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BF54 HXX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,357 mi
Last recorded178,357 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 178,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper anti rattle spring missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 178,357 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper anti rattle spring missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 178,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 171,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 169,197 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 166,548 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 163,100 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front tyres worn

Pass 18 Jun 2020 158,970 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 154,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 145,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing quite soon. (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 145,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing quite soon. (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 145,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads low

Offside outer cv boot perished

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Sill covers & undertays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,653 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edge worn

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,105 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 123,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2014 123,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,628 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,611 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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BF54 HXX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey 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 BF54 HXX, 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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BF54 HXX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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