2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · TF05 SSS
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 163,541 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TF05 SSS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 163,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TF05 SSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (TF05 SSS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
TF05 SSS Mileage History
- 13/10/2022158,800 mi
- 13/10/2023159,875 mi+1,075 mi
- 05/10/2024161,536 mi+1,661 mi
- 15/10/2025163,541 mi+2,005 mi
Average of roughly 1,577 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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