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MT54 WFU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,986 mi
Last recorded161,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 161,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 149,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 145,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tpms Light on

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 132,325 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,744 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 128,742 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,131 miles

Both rear tyres very near limit

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,131 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres very near limit

Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,163 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded side - side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,157 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded side - side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,887 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,121 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,237 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,813 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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MT54 WFU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 MT54 WFU, 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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MT54 WFU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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