2005 BMW X5 4.8L Petrol · SW54 LVC
2005 BMW X5 (4.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 141,645 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW54 LVC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 141,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW54 LVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (SW54 LVC) between January 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SW54 LVC Mileage History
- 30/01/200826,073 mi
- 26/06/200827,196 mi+1,123 mi
- 17/06/200934,327 mi+7,131 mi
- 17/06/200934,327 mi
- 30/06/201042,973 mi+8,646 mi
- 16/06/201149,108 mi+6,135 mi
- 17/06/201149,112 mi+4 mi
- 29/06/201258,039 mi+8,927 mi
- 20/06/201365,879 mi+7,840 mi
- 08/07/201473,971 mi+8,092 mi
- 06/07/201581,491 mi+7,520 mi
- 07/07/201581,501 mi+10 mi
- 23/07/201693,262 mi+11,761 mi
- 23/07/201693,262 mi
- 27/07/201799,208 mi+5,946 mi
- 30/07/2018103,439 mi+4,231 mi
- 01/07/2019108,766 mi+5,327 mi
- 17/07/2020114,085 mi+5,319 mi
- 29/07/2021127,202 mi+13,117 mi
- 05/08/2021127,202 mi
- 07/09/2022132,262 mi+5,060 mi
- 02/09/2023135,338 mi+3,076 mi
- 27/08/2024136,300 mi+962 mi
- 29/08/2025138,239 mi+1,939 mi
- 24/08/2026141,645 mi+3,406 mi
Average of roughly 6,225 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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