2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · MV55 VMK
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 133,244 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VMK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 133,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (MV55 VMK) between December 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MV55 VMK Mileage History
- 16/12/200851,065 mi
- 27/05/200956,026 mi+4,961 mi
- 23/06/201071,058 mi+15,032 mi
- 25/07/201185,131 mi+14,073 mi
- 26/07/201185,131 mi
- 23/07/201295,876 mi+10,745 mi
- 05/09/2013105,666 mi+9,790 mi
- 30/10/2014115,049 mi+9,383 mi
- 03/12/2014155,442 mi+40,393 mi
- 03/12/2014115,442 mi-40,000 mi
- 30/11/2015117,999 mi+2,557 mi
- 02/12/2016120,289 mi+2,290 mi
- 04/12/2017122,327 mi+2,038 mi
- 24/12/2018123,708 mi+1,381 mi
- 31/12/2019124,885 mi+1,177 mi
- 31/12/2019124,889 mi+4 mi
- 16/01/2021125,803 mi+914 mi
- 17/01/2022126,778 mi+975 mi
- 18/01/2022126,779 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2023128,189 mi+1,410 mi
- 18/04/2024129,861 mi+1,672 mi
- 14/05/2025130,898 mi+1,037 mi
- 15/07/2026133,244 mi+2,346 mi
- 15/07/2026133,244 mi
Average of roughly 4,675 miles per year across 24 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: Good
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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