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SM55 VLJ

2005 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2993cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 122,390 miles on the clock, averaging 7,629 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 VLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,629

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,999
Average per year7,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 VLJ 34k56k78k100k122k '08'20'15

Check SM55 VLJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage110,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage98,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,922 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage87,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
PASS
Mileage76,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,078 miles
PASS
Mileage63,725 miles
Since last MOT+12,511 miles
PASS
Mileage51,214 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage50,473 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage49,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage46,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage44,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage40,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage34,109 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VLJ
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 VLJ

What car is SM55 VLJ?

SM55 VLJ is an black Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 VLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 VLJ was 122,390 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 VLJ passed its MOT?

SM55 VLJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2020.

Is SM55 VLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 VLJ 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 SM55 VLJ?

SM55 VLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.