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YU05 TNL

2005 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,444 mi
Last recorded196,444 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TNL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 196,444 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 196,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2025 188,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 188,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 178,557 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 168,394 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,706 miles

both headlight tarnished

Fail 31 Jan 2022 160,706 miles

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,119 miles

both headlight tarnished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 139,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,245 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,947 miles

offside & nearside front tyre treads slightly worn on inside & outside edges

Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

offside & nearside front tyre treads slightly worn on inside & outside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside drive shaft outer gaiter perished

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,199 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,345 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,622 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,110 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,099 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 66,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,686 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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YU05 TNL is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YU05 TNL, 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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YU05 TNL is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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