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GX54 SKO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,403 miles

Exhaust noisy backbox delete (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,526 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 97,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,338 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,050 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 90,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,509 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,964 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,817 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,251 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 SKO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX54 SKO, 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 GX54 SKO registered?

GX54 SKO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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