2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LF55 HGE
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 183,358 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF55 HGE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 183,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF55 HGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (LF55 HGE) between May 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LF55 HGE Mileage History
- 21/05/200837,975 mi
- 28/04/200950,148 mi+12,173 mi
- 10/02/201053,363 mi+3,215 mi
- 31/01/201158,177 mi+4,814 mi
- 11/02/201264,894 mi+6,717 mi
- 08/02/201369,658 mi+4,764 mi
- 03/02/201475,615 mi+5,957 mi
- 05/02/201475,775 mi+160 mi
- 29/07/201596,219 mi+20,444 mi
- 01/08/201596,303 mi+84 mi
- 13/07/2016109,862 mi+13,559 mi
- 28/11/2016114,084 mi+4,222 mi
- 01/12/2016114,084 mi
- 27/11/2017118,170 mi+4,086 mi
- 27/11/2017118,170 mi
- 26/11/2018122,168 mi+3,998 mi
- 26/11/2018122,168 mi
- 14/11/2019124,631 mi+2,463 mi
- 30/11/2020132,660 mi+8,029 mi
- 13/12/2021138,854 mi+6,194 mi
- 20/01/2022138,854 mi
- 20/01/2023146,772 mi+7,918 mi
- 24/01/2023146,792 mi+20 mi
- 24/01/2024160,749 mi+13,957 mi
- 29/01/2024160,772 mi+23 mi
- 22/01/2025175,015 mi+14,243 mi
- 28/01/2025175,037 mi+22 mi
- 21/01/2026183,358 mi+8,321 mi
Average of roughly 8,228 miles per year across 28 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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