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YF05 RXO

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RXO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,001 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,865 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 53,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,487 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light illuminated indicating fault with diffencial box sensor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has parish

o/s front tyre has parish

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,144 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light illuminated indicating fault with diffencial box sensor

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has parish

o/s front tyre has parish

Light illuminated indicating low brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 39,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,192 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,839 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 RXO is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXO, 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 YF05 RXO registered?

YF05 RXO is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YF05 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 RXO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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