2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LS05 HBC
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 69,566 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 HBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 69,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 HBC 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 (LS05 HBC) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45ZR19 111Y (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed APTANY 255/50 ZR19 107W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS05 HBC Mileage History
- 18/11/202365,340 mi
- 20/11/202365,364 mi+24 mi
- 23/11/202467,845 mi+2,481 mi
- 29/11/202569,533 mi+1,688 mi
- 01/12/202569,566 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 2,074 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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