2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · MF55 FVG
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 136,779 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF55 FVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 136,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF55 FVG 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 (MF55 FVG) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MF55 FVG Mileage History
- 30/07/2024120,359 mi
- 09/08/2024120,549 mi+190 mi
- 18/07/2025128,766 mi+8,217 mi
- 24/07/2025128,766 mi
- 06/08/2026136,779 mi+8,013 mi
Average of roughly 8,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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