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BT54 CTY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under seal applied

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 7 Sep 2024

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Underseal applied under vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2023 185,994 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 12 Sep 2022 174,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 162,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt will not lock (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 151,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,860 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake effort low

Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,860 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake effort low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,413 miles

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

under cover's fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 127,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under cover's fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,834 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,855 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,528 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,565 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

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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BT54 CTY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 CTY, 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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BT54 CTY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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