2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · BM55 KAM
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 196,252 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM55 KAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 196,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM55 KAM 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 (BM55 KAM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
BM55 KAM Mileage History
- 07/09/2022179,861 mi
- 30/08/2023184,936 mi+5,075 mi
- 09/10/2024190,845 mi+5,909 mi
- 11/10/2024190,845 mi
- 07/10/2025196,252 mi+5,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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