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MA53 NAZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 151,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 149,215 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 147,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front window not opening

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front window not opening

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers on sills

trailer socket not tested bracket bent

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers on sills

trailer socket not tested bracket bent

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,685 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,613 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,578 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,920 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,916 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,906 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,481 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipe has slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,258 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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MA53 NAZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MA53 NAZ, 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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MA53 NAZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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