2005 BMW X5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 21 -22 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
225 -355
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gillian H
They are great luxury cars, and the engine performs very well.
The car handles very well, but the steering is hard and stiff and the brakes frequently require repairs.
accountCircle Bethany W
My x5 is both sporty and luxury and I love it.
I love how safe I feel driving my x5. It is spacious enough for road trips but not too ginormous. It is also nice to not be driving a minivan like the other soccer moms out there. I still feel like I have the luxury and sport of my former Bmw models.
accountCircle John S
It's very expensive to maintain.
The car is solid. It has great acceleration. I feel very safe driving it.
accountCircle Jasmine C
It is a great running car that can get you where you need to go
The car is very touchy and delicate. Great car overall you just have to keep up maintenance. Great brand Long running cars if you take care of them. I have owned this car for 2 years and it has been great on getting my family back and forth. Haven't had to do too many repairs
accountCircle Lindsey M
Great, dependable family car who like riding in style!
This is a great, dependable family car. Love the features of the heated leather seats and dual climate control. There is plenty of room for passengers in back seat. Rear seats fold all the way down for hauling big items. With seats up there is still a lot of space in back for larger items.
accountCircle Lena M
It is the good, I like this products
It is good it is the best in this time. It is the one of the best position in this world. I like it very much. When I saw this I love it when I try to buy this products. It is the best products in this time.I regular use this products. I like this products. It is good
accountCircle Cris L
BMW for comfort and travel.
Performs well. Gets good gas mileage. Very few maintenance issues. I live that the seats are heated. That is good in winter. It rides smoothly and has good pickup which helps when going on the freeway. It has good storage space and legroom in the back.
accountCircle Colleen M
Hold value and runs well even with high mileage.
Very reliable.. Comfortable to drive.. Handles well.. Good in bad weather.. Well made.. Multiple luxury features.. Adequate room for passengers and materials.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cameron B
2005 BMW still works but has small issues!
Since it is old, I frequently go to the auto shop for tune ups and filter changes. I am always filling up on gas weekly which is about 55-66$. The leather is starting to lift and tear a lot recently.
accountCircle Crystal R
Love it/hate it - love the way it drives, hate the price of repairs.
Burns oil, have invested $1, 000s to get it back up to par. Got it for a great deal, but now it seems that everything is going wrong with it.
accountCircle rachael M
The nicest BMW for being a 2005
I love the car a lot. It's my baby, don't get me wrong but it has its issues. It has had multiple misfires and oil leaks. For a bigger car it does have great pick up and gets you where you need to go. The parts for repairs on this car are very expensive so make sure you are willing and have the money to put into it. It's got a sunroof that goes all the way to the back seats of the car which I really love for when it's nice outside. For an old car it doesn't have a camera but it does have sensors on the front and back of the car so it will notify you when you are coming too close to something. If I didn't have the sensors I would've been in multiple accidents by now. If you like to travel this car is especially great because of its huge trunk. You can fit pretty much anything in the back of the car.
accountCircle Legend K
Could be a lot better; should have waited to get a vehicle.
The handles on the door are crappy. The front passenger and back left passenger door will not open. The back right window will not roll up when rolled down. The rear lights and brake lights pop out of their grooves so the car does not register them. It is expensive to do anything yo this car and to fix anything dealing with it. I wish I would have gotten a Honda or a dodge.

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0i
225 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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4.4i
315 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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4.8is
355 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

4.30
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4 stars 30%
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accountCircle John S on September 30, 2020
It's very expensive to maintain.
The car is solid. It has great acceleration. I feel very safe driving it.
accountCircle Lena M on September 17, 2020
It is the good, I like this products
It is good it is the best in this time. It is the one of the best position in this world. I like it very much. When I saw this I love it when I try to buy this products. It is the best products in this time.I regular use this products. I like this products. It is good
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled David R.

Reliable, sporty, trendy. Spacious, safe and luxury. A trusted car manufacturing company that has a reputation for building solid cars, but also to deliver a vehicle built by the best craftsman and exceptional products.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled David R.

While BMW is a trusted and reliable car manufacturing company, anything and everything that has to do with BMW is incredibly expensive and often hard to find qualified mechanics in a timely manner. I would be happier if they could somehow find a way to develop this product but to do it with a different price point.

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2005 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.30 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2005 Porsche Cayenne
4.75
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2005 Lexus GX
4.67
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2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
4.42
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2005 BMW X5
4.3

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2005 Acura MDX
23 MPG
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2005 Volvo XC90
23 MPG
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2005 BMW X5
22 MPG

Is The 2005 BMW X5 A Good Car?

Yes, it's old and still runs great and drives really well. Hoping it lasts a couple more years. My husband is good about maintaining it, it's big enough for both my kids and the trunk space is great.
michelle m.
Yes it is. It warms up and cools down quickly, it gets me where I need to go, and it is very reliable.
Anna Y.
It is the best car brand in this time. When I brought the BMW x5 then it is the one of the best car in this world. I like this car very much.
Matthew B.
Very good. It is the perfect exterior/interior color combination. Has the features that I most wanted at the time of purchase. Very comfortable driving on the road. The size of the vehicle is just... Read More
Sarah H.
It's one of the best SUV's on the market. This SUV is very roomy, great on gas. As long as you take care of it the maintenance is good.
Eloy R.

How Reliable Is The 2005 BMW X5?

So far it is reliable. We try not to drive it on really long car trips, hoping to make it last longer, but so far so good. I feel confident when I go out daily that it will get me to where I need to... Read More
michelle m.
It is reliable, but all imported vehicles are very expensive to fix. The minimum payment to put it in a shop is $1000.
Anna Y.
It is the best car in this time ,I like it very much. It is the one of the important car in this world. Nothing problem in this car. So most of the people like this car.
Gregory S.
It is very reliable. Other than routine maintenance and new tires within the past year I have had zero problems with the vehicle.
Alexia A.
The x5 BMW is very reliable and I have never had any problems with it whatsoever. Went on plenty of road trips.
Michelle A.

Is The 2005 BMW X5 A Good Value?

We bought it from someone, used. As far as a brand new one, I think they are very high priced. The price for these kinds of car tends to be for the name and for the computer aspects of the cars which... Read More
michelle m.
The gas is expensive, the car itself was expensive, and repairs are expensive. However, I do believe overall it is a good value.
Anna Y.
It is good value. It is the best car in this problem. Every people like this car. It is the most important car the present time.
Des G.
I purchased the vehicle used. There had been two prior owners but the car was in excellent condition and had low miles. I felt it was an exceptional value at the time of purchase.
Andrew P.
As of now the 2005 X5 BMW cost about $5000 to $6000. But it depends where you go to buy it. The value on it is good.
Jamie C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 BMW X5 oil dipstick location?

Answer: As the owner of a 2005 BMW X5, You will need to have Your oil changed regularly. According to the manufacturer, this should be performed every 10,000 miles, or every 12 months, whichever comes first. Locating...

What's the 2005 bmw x5 3.0 I oil type?

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2005 BMW X5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: In Your 2005 BMW X5, both 5w30 and 5w40 synthetic motor oil are acceptable for all of the available engine options. The base 3.0l v6 useS7.9 quarts. The 4.4l v8 useS8.5 quarts, and the 4.8l v8 requireS8.5...
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Safety & Reliability

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