2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LR05 VKU
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 157,209 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 VKU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2019
- 157,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 VKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (LR05 VKU) between April 2008 and June 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
LR05 VKU Mileage History
- 10/04/200887,830 mi
- 31/03/2009107,411 mi+19,581 mi
- 31/03/2009107,411 mi
- 29/04/2010133,422 mi+26,011 mi
- 30/04/2010133,422 mi
- 26/04/2011159,551 mi+26,129 mi
- 26/04/2012185,586 mi+26,035 mi
- 26/04/2012185,586 mi
- 09/05/2013220,470 mi+34,884 mi
- 30/05/2014124,636 mi-95,834 mi
- 03/06/2014124,636 mi
- 02/06/2015129,955 mi+5,319 mi
- 03/06/2016133,983 mi+4,028 mi
- 02/06/2017135,425 mi+1,442 mi
- 06/06/2018141,051 mi+5,626 mi
- 05/06/2019157,209 mi+16,158 mi
Average of roughly 6,222 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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