2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · S400 TAW
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,950 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S400 TAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 138,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S400 TAW 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 (S400 TAW) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S400 TAW Mileage History
- 16/09/2023121,399 mi
- 07/09/2024130,111 mi+8,712 mi
- 07/09/2024130,111 mi
- 30/10/2025138,906 mi+8,795 mi
- 31/10/2025138,950 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 8,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The cast-zinc internal carrier for the exterior door handles is brittle and snaps, making it impossible to open the door from the outside.
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- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
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