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GX54 UYF

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

187,939 mi
Last recorded187,939 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 187,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2025 187,214 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 186,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Nov 2023 185,020 miles

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 8 Nov 2022 181,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 178,037 miles

Nearside front C.V boot has slight leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 176,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 173,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 171,915 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 167,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,215 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 2 Oct 2015 153,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 136,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 136,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all under body components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,345 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,129 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,237 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 UYF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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