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ML54 VNP

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,913 mi
Last recorded35,913 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VNP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 35,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated but not affecting the rear view

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 35,445 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective n/s/f sensor wire damaged (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 35,443 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective n/s/f sensor wire damaged (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 30,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 26,333 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,929 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

brake pad warning light on dashboard on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire unattached

rear brake pads getting low outer (unable to see inner brake pads)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 24,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

brake pad warning light on dashboard on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire unattached

rear brake pads getting low outer (unable to see inner brake pads)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,132 miles

all tyres cracked,n/s wiper poor effort,pads 80% worn.red brake light on.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 23,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres cracked,n/s wiper poor effort,pads 80% worn.red brake light on.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,259 miles

Drivers door mirror deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper blade split at edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,259 miles

Drivers door mirror deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper blade split at edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,550 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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ML54 VNP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML54 VNP, 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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ML54 VNP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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