2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · KG55 VRV
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 124,037 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG55 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2025
- 124,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG55 VRV 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 (KG55 VRV) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KG55 VRV Mileage History
- 19/02/202290,043 mi
- 15/08/2023111,103 mi+21,060 mi
- 03/12/2024118,530 mi+7,427 mi
- 16/12/2024118,537 mi+7 mi
- 08/12/2025124,037 mi+5,500 mi
Average of roughly 8,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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