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YC05 ZDZ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,578 mi
Last recorded189,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ZDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 189,578 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 189,575 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 184,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 178,827 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 168,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 164,735 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 161,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 158,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 158,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 152,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 148,418 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s upper screen damaged

slight twist in o/s/f flexi

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,062 miles

suspension self levelling warning illuminated on dash board indicating a fault

Fail 27 Nov 2015 143,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

suspension self levelling warning illuminated on dash board indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 121,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 115,129 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Front number plate damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2010 106,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 106,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 97,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 97,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 87,307 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 ZDZ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

YC05 ZDZ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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