2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · A17 ELA
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 73,317 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jun 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A17 ELA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2011
- 73,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A17 ELA Mileage History
- 27/04/200946,000 mi
- 24/06/2010115,640 mi+69,640 mi
- 24/06/201055,640 mi-60,000 mi
- 21/06/201173,307 mi+17,667 mi
- 23/06/201173,317 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 12,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A17 ELA 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 (A17 ELA) between April 2009 and June 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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