2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · ST51 LTS
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 159,920 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST51 LTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 159,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST51 LTS 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 (ST51 LTS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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 (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper dust seals (5.”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST51 LTS Mileage History
- 25/03/2024149,061 mi
- 25/03/2024149,061 mi
- 28/02/2025153,462 mi+4,401 mi
- 23/02/2026159,870 mi+6,408 mi
- 06/03/2026159,920 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 5,579 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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