2005 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · GP55 PFY
2005 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 147,140 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 PFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 147,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 PFY 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 (GP55 PFY) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
GP55 PFY Mileage History
- 03/02/2022135,016 mi
- 03/02/2022135,016 mi
- 01/03/2023137,592 mi+2,576 mi
- 01/03/2023137,592 mi
- 23/07/2024147,140 mi+9,548 mi
Average of roughly 4,915 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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