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YP05 KYN

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,874 mi
Last recorded183,874 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 KYN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 183,874 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 176,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 168,647 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 160,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 154,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 149,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,030 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 136,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 129,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 122,269 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,258 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 115,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,570 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,220 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,219 miles

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

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)

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

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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YP05 KYN is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP05 KYN, 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 YP05 KYN registered?

YP05 KYN is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is YP05 KYN safe to buy?

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