2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YU05 VZG
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 209,806 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU05 VZG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2021
- 209,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU05 VZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (YU05 VZG) between July 2008 and June 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YU05 VZG Mileage History
- 01/07/200857,734 mi
- 31/07/200971,400 mi+13,666 mi
- 29/07/201091,767 mi+20,367 mi
- 29/07/201091,767 mi
- 22/07/2011102,777 mi+11,010 mi
- 26/07/2011102,777 mi
- 27/07/2012110,038 mi+7,261 mi
- 27/07/2012110,038 mi
- 13/09/2013127,528 mi+17,490 mi
- 13/09/2013127,528 mi
- 26/09/2014142,677 mi+15,149 mi
- 26/09/2015160,679 mi+18,002 mi
- 26/09/2015160,679 mi
- 26/09/2016173,870 mi+13,191 mi
- 26/09/2016173,870 mi
- 29/08/2017186,530 mi+12,660 mi
- 26/10/2017186,582 mi+52 mi
- 04/11/2017186,582 mi
- 18/01/2019195,153 mi+8,571 mi
- 19/05/2020205,546 mi+10,393 mi
- 01/06/2021209,799 mi+4,253 mi
- 04/06/2021209,806 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 11,766 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Door Handle Carrier SnappingModerate
The cast-zinc internal carrier for the exterior door handles is brittle and snaps, making it impossible to open the door from the outside.
- Rear Air Suspension LeaksSerious
The rear air bags perish and develop leaks. If left, the compressor will overwork and fail, leading to a much larger bill.
- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
The front CV boots tear frequently, allowing dirt to destroy the outer CV joints. If caught early, it is a cheap fix; otherwise, the whole shaft needs replacement.
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