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EF05 JAU

2005 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 185,499 miles on the clock, averaging 8,249 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 JAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,249

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,187
Average per year8,249
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF05 JAU 36k73k111k148k185k '08'26'17

Check EF05 JAU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,499 miles
Since last MOT+13,187 miles
PASS
Mileage172,312 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage161,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage154,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage148,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage140,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage134,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage129,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage121,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage113,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage105,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage96,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage88,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,403 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage70,555 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage62,642 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage53,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage45,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage36,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JAU
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 JAU

What car is EF05 JAU?

EF05 JAU is an blue Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 JAU?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 JAU was 185,499 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 JAU passed its MOT?

EF05 JAU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is EF05 JAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 JAU 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 EF05 JAU?

EF05 JAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.