2005 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · FH55 AKJ
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 153,235 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH55 AKJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 153,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH55 AKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (FH55 AKJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip wrong type (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
FH55 AKJ Mileage History
- 13/09/2022144,301 mi
- 13/09/2022144,301 mi
- 11/09/2023153,235 mi+8,934 mi
Average of roughly 8,987 miles per year across 3 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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