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SO05 VKG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 195,823 miles on the clock, averaging 9,295 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VKG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
195,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,295

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 VKG 29k71k112k154k196k '08'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,823 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,814 miles
Since last MOT+18,049 miles
PASS
Mileage177,765 miles
Since last MOT+15,418 miles
PASS
Mileage162,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage153,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage142,462 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage132,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage127,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage119,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,405 miles
PASS
Mileage108,249 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage99,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage95,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage89,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,096 miles
PASS
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage68,809 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage48,519 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage38,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage29,091 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VKG
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 VKG

What car is SO05 VKG?

SO05 VKG is an black Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO05 VKG?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 VKG was 195,823 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 VKG passed its MOT?

SO05 VKG has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.

Is SO05 VKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 VKG 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 SO05 VKG?

SO05 VKG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.