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BP53 MXC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,117 mi
Last recorded151,117 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 151,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 147,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 142,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,472 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 127,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 113,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 108,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 85,507 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,190 miles

Hanbrake effiency poor

osf trye down to 2mm of tread all other tyres down to 2.5mm of tread

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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BP53 MXC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP53 MXC, 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 BP53 MXC registered?

BP53 MXC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is BP53 MXC safe to buy?

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