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AO54 XSY

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 XSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 162,364 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 159,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 148,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,846 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 140,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,904 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 122,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,912 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 112,444 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 99,319 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 99,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 85,620 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 85,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 67,655 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 50,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower side lights not working

Pass 16 May 2008 50,490 miles

both lower side lights not working

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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AO54 XSY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 XSY, 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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AO54 XSY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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