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YL05 YPM

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,056 mi
Last recorded160,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YPM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 149,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,682 miles

exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

tested in a wet condition

Fail 26 Oct 2023 134,682 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

tested in a wet condition

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,844 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,531 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 85,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,581 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 7 May 2010 41,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,456 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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YL05 YPM is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YL05 YPM, 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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YL05 YPM is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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