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Y28 GAM

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 GAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 121,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 113,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,871 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not in view to front (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 108,871 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not in view to front (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,359 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,098 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,070 miles

under sheld fitted to under side of car

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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Y28 GAM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y28 GAM, 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 Y28 GAM registered?

Y28 GAM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is Y28 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 GAM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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