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YS05 YXV

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

180,872 mi
Last recorded180,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 180,872 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 169,687 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 169,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 warning light on the dash

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air spring perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

O/S/R seat belt twisted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air spring (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirrors slightly insecure

front wipers smearing

gearbox oil leak

rear suspension creaking excessively

tyre pressure warning light on the dash

Pass 12 Jun 2024 161,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 161,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 152,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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

headlight leveling unit arm adrift

o/s/f door mirror repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlights going dull

o/s/f door mirror repaired

Fail 8 Sep 2022 143,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlights going dull

o/s/f door mirror repaired

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 135,424 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,868 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 123,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear and perished

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear and perished

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,003 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 77,001 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,168 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,663 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YS05 YXV is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YS05 YXV, 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 YS05 YXV registered?

YS05 YXV is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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