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GX54 PWF

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,560 mi
Last recorded163,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 PWF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 163,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 163,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre screw in tread

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 154,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre screw in tread

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,714 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 131,695 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,583 miles

Both rear tyres worn void of tread on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on multilink suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on multilink suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn void of tread on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on multilink suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,688 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,906 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,173 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,898 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,809 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,337 miles

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

Front tyres on limit on outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,337 miles

Front tyres on limit on outer edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,358 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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GX54 PWF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GX54 PWF, 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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GX54 PWF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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