2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CV55 BKY
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 137,162 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV55 BKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2025
- 137,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV55 BKY 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 (CV55 BKY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
CV55 BKY Mileage History
- 18/10/2022112,822 mi
- 04/10/2023121,759 mi+8,937 mi
- 11/10/2024130,170 mi+8,411 mi
- 25/10/2024130,232 mi+62 mi
- 24/10/2025137,162 mi+6,930 mi
Average of roughly 8,068 miles per year across 5 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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