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2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · OV55 ABU

OV55 ABU

2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 203,426 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
BMW X5
Year / Origin
2005 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 25/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
203,426 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT test on 21 March 2026 shows a pass with no recorded defects, indicating a stable current status following a period of inconsistency. The vehicle failed its inspection on 22 March 2024, though the specific reason for this failure was not documented in the provided record. Since that failure, the subsequent tests in March 2025 and March 2026 have returned clean results with no advisories, suggesting that the issues identified in early 2024 were addressed. The vehicle has covered 203,426 miles over its 21-year lifespan, which averages approximately 9,687 miles per year. This mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records show consistent annual testing, with no significant gaps in the inspection history between March 2023 and March 2026. Because the MOT history lacks specific details regarding the 2024 failure and contains no advisories for consumables or wear items in the most recent tests, a physical inspection is necessary to verify the condition of high-wear components. A buyer should focus on the suspension system, including bushes and coil springs, as well as the condition of the brake discs and calipers. Given the high mileage, checking for structural corrosion and the integrity of exhaust components is also advisable to ensure no underlying issues have developed between the recorded test dates.

OV55 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
  • 203,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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OV55 ABU Mileage History

  1. 24/03/2023191,989 mi
  2. 24/03/2025198,763 mi+6,774 mi
  3. 21/03/2026203,426 mi+4,663 mi

Average of roughly 3,822 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

OV55 ABU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 17:23
MOT Analysis

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 (OV55 ABU) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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))”.

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