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SM05 YLY

2005 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2926cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X5 Diesel 2926cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 208,993 miles on the clock, averaging 14,070 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 YLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,070

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,959
Average per year14,070
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM05 YLY 63k100k136k173k209k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage198,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage191,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage185,099 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,090 miles
Since last MOT+14,713 miles
PASS
Mileage170,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,377 miles
Since last MOT+18,540 miles
PASS
Mileage151,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,837 miles
Since last MOT+17,763 miles
PASS
Mileage134,074 miles
Since last MOT+17,274 miles
PASS
Mileage116,800 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,512 miles
Since last MOT+19,090 miles
PASS
Mileage97,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,422 miles
Since last MOT+17,639 miles
PASS
Mileage79,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,783 miles
Since last MOT+16,402 miles
PASS
Mileage63,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YLY
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 YLY

What car is SM05 YLY?

SM05 YLY is an silver Bmw X5, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 YLY?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 YLY was 208,993 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 YLY passed its MOT?

SM05 YLY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2019.

Is SM05 YLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 YLY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 YLY?

SM05 YLY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.