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YC05 HWR

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,136 mi
Last recorded153,136 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 153,136 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 153,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 144,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,597 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 136,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 129,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,281 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,055 miles

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

Parking brake only just met performance requirements,suggest parking brake needs attention

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,529 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,711 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,203 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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YC05 HWR is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC05 HWR, 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 YC05 HWR registered?

YC05 HWR is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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