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MJ54 MPX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

210,685 mi
Last recorded210,685 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 MPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 210,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 210,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 207,174 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle faulty/intermitant

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyre age 2004 > 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 204,385 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2024 204,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted not alloweimng full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2023 201,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 201,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 197,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 190,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 179,691 miles

4 x tyres deteriorating due to age 2003 - 2006

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 174,823 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 169,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 162,736 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,736 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 162,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 148,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 109,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,574 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 18 Oct 2011 81,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,871 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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MJ54 MPX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black 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 MJ54 MPX, 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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MJ54 MPX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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