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YF05 OWD

2005 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 140,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush spitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet fixed to bonnet grill ,bonnet grill insecure

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,493 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))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,941 miles

both n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edges worn off

Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,940 miles

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

both n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edges worn off

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,007 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,455 miles

advise both rear tyres worn of inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,183 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,182 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,354 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 48,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,710 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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YF05 OWD 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 77.3%.

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 YF05 OWD, 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 YF05 OWD registered?

YF05 OWD is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 OWD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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