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GU54 ETX

2004 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ETX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 83,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,677 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,072 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,139 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor indicator

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor indicator

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,006 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat installation

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,442 miles

small cut in outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,185 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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GU54 ETX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GU54 ETX, 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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What year was GU54 ETX registered?

GU54 ETX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is GU54 ETX safe to buy?

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