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YF05 RZK

2005 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RZK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,649 miles

under trays fited

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,946 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,766 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,674 miles

engine cover & under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2021 86,674 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover& under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2020 85,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 85,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front susp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front susp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine oil below min. topped up prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2018 81,069 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine oil below min. topped up prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil & water levels low ( topped up prior to test)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower side light inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil & water levels low ( topped up prior to test)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 3mm

slight seepage from offside front cv gaitor

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,040 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,688 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,601 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

airbag light on

brake warning light on

nearside mirror casing damaged

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 RZK is a 2005 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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