2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DA55 OEK
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,074 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA55 OEK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 172,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 OEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (DA55 OEK) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
DA55 OEK Mileage History
- 17/09/200825,258 mi
- 19/09/200825,258 mi
- 26/03/201036,590 mi+11,332 mi
- 23/03/201145,064 mi+8,474 mi
- 14/03/201257,008 mi+11,944 mi
- 15/03/201366,169 mi+9,161 mi
- 06/03/201473,520 mi+7,351 mi
- 12/03/201473,707 mi+187 mi
- 25/03/201590,735 mi+17,028 mi
- 18/03/2016110,039 mi+19,304 mi
- 19/03/2016110,039 mi
- 15/03/2017123,561 mi+13,522 mi
- 05/03/2018138,393 mi+14,832 mi
- 15/03/2018138,398 mi+5 mi
- 20/03/2019145,873 mi+7,475 mi
- 21/03/2019145,888 mi+15 mi
- 10/03/2020151,943 mi+6,055 mi
- 11/03/2020151,950 mi+7 mi
- 13/03/2021156,406 mi+4,456 mi
- 09/03/2022160,610 mi+4,204 mi
- 17/03/2022160,619 mi+9 mi
- 23/01/2024163,581 mi+2,962 mi
- 19/03/2025165,882 mi+2,301 mi
- 26/03/2025165,886 mi+4 mi
- 16/04/2026172,074 mi+6,188 mi
Average of roughly 8,353 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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