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X5 YEE

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 YEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 120,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 117,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,341 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,286 miles

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,139 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 105,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake application (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,940 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,967 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,458 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)

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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X5 YEE is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X5 YEE, 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 X5 YEE registered?

X5 YEE is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is X5 YEE safe to buy?

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