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AV54 HMX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 106,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 106,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,636 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 81,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/4519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,214 miles

Child seat present not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat present not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,272 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,743 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,743 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,321 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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AV54 HMX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV54 HMX, 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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What year was AV54 HMX registered?

AV54 HMX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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