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CV54 MPO

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

309,960 mi
Last recorded309,960 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MPO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 309,960 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 309,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 296,792 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 296,795 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 283,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 283,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 267,550 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 267,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 252,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension squeaking

Fail 30 Oct 2021 252,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension squeaking

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 222,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 222,875 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 212,055 miles

Central Rear brake pip slightly corroded across rear axle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage misting oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 212,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear brake pip slightly corroded across rear axle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage misting oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 183,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 183,653 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 173,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 165,677 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 157,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 149,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,271 miles

Crack in n/s of windscreen

O/s/r lower side light inop

Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,429 miles

Crack in n/s of front screen.

Front and rear wipers smear screen.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit.

O/s/f tyre tread worn low and slight inner shoulder wear.

Suspension height sensor link bracket broken at o/s/f lower suspension arm.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 104,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 104,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,337 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 77,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,588 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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CV54 MPO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CV54 MPO, 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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CV54 MPO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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