2005 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · RO05 SOS
2005 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 142,547 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 SOS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2022
- 142,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 SOS 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 SOS) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2022 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO05 SOS Mileage History
- 10/03/2022142,505 mi
- 26/03/2022142,546 mi+41 mi
- 28/03/2022142,547 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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