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YF05 RZL

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,536 mi
Last recorded17,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 17,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,163 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 171,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 16,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 9,522 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight movement nearside rear top suspension trunion

slight movement offside front anti roll bar link bush

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 RZL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

YF05 RZL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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