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MF54 FVP

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,790 miles

Central Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 79,271 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,631 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,323 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front most arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,669 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,638 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,638 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,748 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,162 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,813 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,794 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,882 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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MF54 FVP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF54 FVP, 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 MF54 FVP registered?

MF54 FVP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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