2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RK55 AEF
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 280,193 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
RK55 AEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2025
- 280,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RK55 AEF Mileage History
- 19/12/2022251,715 mi
- 13/12/2023278,498 mi+26,783 mi
- 15/12/2023278,525 mi+27 mi
- 01/05/2025280,193 mi+1,668 mi
- 05/05/2025280,193 mi
Average of roughly 11,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK55 AEF 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 (RK55 AEF) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both...n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim has 3 cracks. (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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