2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LD05 AXW
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 171,781 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 AXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 171,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 AXW 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 (LD05 AXW) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 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 (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD05 AXW Mileage History
- 20/08/2022157,502 mi
- 15/07/2023159,466 mi+1,964 mi
- 03/06/2024165,226 mi+5,760 mi
- 04/06/2024165,226 mi
- 10/05/2025171,781 mi+6,555 mi
Average of roughly 5,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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