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JA54 SJS

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,454 mi
Last recorded102,454 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 98,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,985 miles

brake hose ferruels rusty

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

surface rust to suspension and subframes

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,931 miles

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

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

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

brake hose ferruels rusty

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

surface rust to suspension and subframes

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 77,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,116 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 74,116 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,594 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

os/f tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,955 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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JA54 SJS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JA54 SJS, 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 JA54 SJS registered?

JA54 SJS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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