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BL54 DHE

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,243 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE LEAKING AT ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,032 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 103,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both showing slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,615 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,564 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,696 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 53,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,009 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,519 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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BL54 DHE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL54 DHE, 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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BL54 DHE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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