2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SP55 OVB
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 169,179 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP55 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 169,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP55 OVB 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 (SP55 OVB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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 (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP55 OVB Mileage History
- 25/07/2023132,870 mi
- 17/07/2024144,537 mi+11,667 mi
- 23/06/2025152,558 mi+8,021 mi
- 11/07/2026169,179 mi+16,621 mi
- 17/07/2026169,179 mi
Average of roughly 12,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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