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YL05 XVP

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,666 mi
Last recorded142,666 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 142,666 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 138,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,424 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 134,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,286 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,185 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NO ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATION IN DASHBOARD WITH IGNITION TURNED ON

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NO ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATION IN DASHBOARD WITH IGNITION TURNED ON

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,195 miles

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS LENS MISSING BUT HAS NO EFFECT ON EMITTED LIGHT

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCXURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,195 miles

BOTH REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS LENS MISSING BUT HAS NO EFFECT ON EMITTED LIGHT

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCXURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 119,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front offside and nearside seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 109,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front offside and nearside seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,482 miles

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

tracktion light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,949 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tread pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,650 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,650 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 18 Feb 2010 63,019 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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 Feb 2009 52,828 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside front windows tinted to excess

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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YL05 XVP is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL05 XVP, 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 YL05 XVP registered?

YL05 XVP is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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