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BN54 NGU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,374 mi
Last recorded122,374 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,958 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,614 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,476 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 102,476 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,883 miles

Front Lower covers bottom

Front covers top

Rear no tow bar fited

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,600 miles

Oil leak

near side off side rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,288 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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BN54 NGU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN54 NGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 NGU registered?

BN54 NGU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BN54 NGU safe to buy?

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