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EJ05 YTB

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,374 mi
Last recorded174,374 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 174,374 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2024 169,344 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 169,344 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 168,712 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2022 167,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 167,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 161,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 158,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 155,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 151,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 145,111 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 145,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 123,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,164 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 85,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,520 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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EJ05 YTB is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 YTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ05 YTB registered?

EJ05 YTB is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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