2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · J16 AAR
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 181,546 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J16 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 181,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J16 AAR 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 (J16 AAR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
J16 AAR Mileage History
- 13/10/2022154,218 mi
- 12/10/2023160,100 mi+5,882 mi
- 13/10/2023160,102 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/2024170,179 mi+10,077 mi
- 24/10/2025181,546 mi+11,367 mi
Average of roughly 9,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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