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EY05 NPN

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,785 mi
Last recorded103,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,159 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 59,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EY05 NPN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY05 NPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 NPN registered?

EY05 NPN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is EY05 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 NPN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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