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HJ54 FPG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,784 mi
Last recorded186,784 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 186,784 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 185,787 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 178,679 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 177,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 177,238 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 167,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 158,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 156,919 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from inside as well (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 10% (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,525 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges badly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,804 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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HJ54 FPG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ54 FPG, 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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HJ54 FPG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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