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YY05 RYT

2005 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026

Advise bonnet struts weak

Advise front metal b/pipes showing signs of corrosion

Advise o/s/f fog lamp cover missing

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to front tyres

Advise washers weak

Pass 19 Mar 2025 190,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside

Fail 19 Mar 2025 190,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 182,665 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 182,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil leak

Front Seat belts slow to return

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Headlamp patens misted

Offside Front Outer Cv boot perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 163,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm bush at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm bush at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,546 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm bush at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm bush at the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 127,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,628 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,894 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

N/S/F Non obligatory mirror loose

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,259 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,927 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 39,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,057 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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YY05 RYT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YY05 RYT, 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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YY05 RYT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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