2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RO05 SJG
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 161,567 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 SJG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 161,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 SJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (RO05 SJG) between June 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RO05 SJG Mileage History
- 10/06/2022154,787 mi
- 20/06/2022154,796 mi+9 mi
- 09/04/2024161,567 mi+6,771 mi
Average of roughly 3,701 miles per year across 3 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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