2005 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · VU55 VDG
2005 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,687 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2023
- 172,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X5 (VU55 VDG) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45 19 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
VU55 VDG Mileage History
- 28/10/2021166,711 mi
- 21/07/2022168,259 mi+1,548 mi
- 16/08/2023172,687 mi+4,428 mi
Average of roughly 3,323 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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