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BM05 EMS

2005 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2993cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X5 Diesel 2993cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 173,729 miles on the clock, averaging 13,207 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BM05 EMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,207

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,729 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BM05 EMS 30k66k102k138k174k '08'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,537 miles
PASS
Mileage166,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,611 miles
PASS
Mileage152,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,369 miles
PASS
Mileage140,212 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage128,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,345 miles
PASS
Mileage115,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage106,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage101,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,759 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage93,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,355 miles
Since last MOT+20,343 miles
PASS
Mileage73,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,012 miles
Since last MOT+18,675 miles
PASS
Mileage54,337 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,197 miles
Since last MOT+23,759 miles
PASS
Mileage30,438 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 EMS
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBM — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BM05 EMS

What car is BM05 EMS?

BM05 EMS is a grey Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BM05 EMS?

The last recorded mileage for BM05 EMS was 173,729 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BM05 EMS passed its MOT?

BM05 EMS has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2019.

Is BM05 EMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BM05 EMS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BM05 EMS?

BM05 EMS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.