2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YF55 XTA
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 213,216 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 XTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 213,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 XTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (YF55 XTA) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YF55 XTA Mileage History
- 04/04/2022191,116 mi
- 21/03/2023198,298 mi+7,182 mi
- 22/03/2024206,049 mi+7,751 mi
- 22/03/2024206,049 mi
- 20/03/2025213,216 mi+7,167 mi
Average of roughly 7,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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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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