2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · VU05 AZO
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 156,232 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2019.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 AZO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2018
- 156,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 AZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (VU05 AZO) between January 2009 and March 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
VU05 AZO Mileage History
- 05/01/200951,968 mi
- 21/05/201072,520 mi+20,552 mi
- 21/05/201072,520 mi
- 06/08/201193,686 mi+21,166 mi
- 06/08/201193,686 mi
- 05/08/2012109,497 mi+15,811 mi
- 09/09/2013127,075 mi+17,578 mi
- 09/09/2013127,075 mi
- 20/11/2013128,702 mi+1,627 mi
- 06/11/2014135,203 mi+6,501 mi
- 05/11/2015142,005 mi+6,802 mi
- 16/01/2017153,242 mi+11,237 mi
- 16/01/2017153,242 mi
- 08/03/2018156,232 mi+2,990 mi
Average of roughly 11,372 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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