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YD05 MSC

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,328 mi
Last recorded178,328 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 178,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

long travel on hand brake

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 123,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,097 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,139 miles

front and rear subframes have stared to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2018 118,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear subframes have stared to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 112,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bush has slight play

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 102,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,025 miles

nsr tyre inner sidewall split but not down to cords

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nsr tyre inner sidewall split but not down to cords

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,412 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,633 miles

noise from n/s/r braking area

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,621 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEW BRAKE PADS NEED BEDDING IN APPROX 100 MILES (gentle braking)

Both front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight seepage from power steering pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,890 miles

Both front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

NEW BRAKE PADS NEED BEDDING IN APPROX 100 MILES (gentle braking)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight seepage from power steering pipe

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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YD05 MSC is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD05 MSC, 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 YD05 MSC registered?

YD05 MSC is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 MSC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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