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YX05 NZA

2005 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,744 mi
Last recorded205,744 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 205,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Headlights poor beam pattern

vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 195,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 192,628 miles

Handbrake only just minimum mot requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2018 189,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 189,408 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 183,093 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 183,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 178,815 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 178,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 170,624 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 154,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 149,282 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres worn low on inner edge and slightly perished.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 149,282 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres worn low on inner edge and slightly perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,168 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,085 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 108,865 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 108,854 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,867 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 99,578 miles

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

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

off side rear lower side light intermittant operation.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,640 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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YX05 NZA is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YX05 NZA, 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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YX05 NZA is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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