2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LF55 FOA
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 260,999 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF55 FOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 260,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF55 FOA 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 (LF55 FOA) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LF55 FOA Mileage History
- 16/12/2024239,272 mi
- 06/02/2025239,273 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2026260,999 mi+21,726 mi
- 03/04/2026260,999 mi
- 03/04/2026260,999 mi
Average of roughly 16,783 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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