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YG05 OHF

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 171,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 162,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 157,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 139,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 138,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,716 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,716 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front noise from power steering unit

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,156 miles

Nearside Rear Has A Punture

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Has A Punture

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,629 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 93,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 93,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,121 miles

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

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

front tyres worn in centre

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear tyres worn in centre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,316 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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YG05 OHF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YG05 OHF, 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 YG05 OHF registered?

YG05 OHF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YG05 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 OHF 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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