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A15 YLT

2005 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 YLT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 173,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 165,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 157,890 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,293 miles

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

Nearside Front tie bar bush

Offside Front tie bar bush

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,069 miles

TEAR IN N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,126 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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A15 YLT is a 2005 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A15 YLT, 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 A15 YLT registered?

A15 YLT is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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