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AF54 NMU

2004 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,280 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,093 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,614 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 140,595 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 137,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 137,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,696 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirrors slightly loose

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Dec 2020 123,693 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator unable to clearly view all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirrors slightly loose

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 May 2019 107,277 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 28 May 2019 107,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2018 92,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 light sources not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working started working during test, suspect deteriorated light source or connection (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 80,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2017 80,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirror mountings worn

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

power steering pump sounds rough

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a a fault

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 May 2016 68,972 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear fog light not working

Nearside wing mirror partially insecure

Offside front caster arm bush contaminated with oil

Oil leak

Oil level low

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres are worn smooth on inner shoulders very close to cord construction

Pass 23 May 2015 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 57,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPMS light ON

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,608 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre a nail and cut in outer bead

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,283 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

offside front tyre uneven wear and outer sidewall kerb damage

offside rear tyre inner tread feathered

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates fault

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,912 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying ON

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall but cord not exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,637 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AF54 NMU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF54 NMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF54 NMU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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