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MH54 MXX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 MXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 53,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,691 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underbody and sills

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,043 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,308 miles

Nearside Front 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))

covers fitted to under body

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,689 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 42,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 39,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 37,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,523 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,499 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (rear section)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,204 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,066 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,600 miles

front brake discs corroded

tyre pressure sensor light on dahboard

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,933 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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MH54 MXX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MH54 MXX, 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 MH54 MXX registered?

MH54 MXX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is MH54 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH54 MXX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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