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MT54 TXA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 TXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 160,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,293 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 155,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45zr19 111w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,885 miles

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

Parking brake only just within test limits

Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake only just within test limits

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,409 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)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear shockers,subframe

surface corrosion rear subframe,shockers

Fail 21 Nov 2017 100,404 miles

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear pads wearing low

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear shockers,subframe

surface corrosion rear subframe,shockers

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

slight damage n/s/f wing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,304 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,710 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,541 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,371 miles

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

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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MT54 TXA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT54 TXA, 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 MT54 TXA registered?

MT54 TXA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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