2005 BMW X5 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2005 BMW X5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 BMW X5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 4.4L 8-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $25.73 | $25.73 | $25.73 | $25.73 |
2005 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (16), electrical system (15) and service brakes (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V504000 | 2005-11-01 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. |
| 05V367000 | 2005-08-26 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2005 BMW X5
No 2005 BMW X5 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. The 2005 BMW X5 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the X5
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, electrical system and service brakes.
Engine and fuel
It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
By the EPA's combined rating of 14.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 44 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $257.30. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Best uses
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
Try the X5 on your commute, then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the X5 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Make a request
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 BMW X5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 BMW X5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 BMW X5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 BMW X5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 BMW X5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 BMW X5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 BMW X5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5146.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.