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MT54 XFJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,174 mi
Last recorded163,174 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 163,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 160,549 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 160,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2023 158,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2022 151,843 miles

Nearside rear lamp slight damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 135,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 128,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,434 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,706 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,875 miles

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 24 Feb 2014 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,136 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,628 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 XFJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver 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 MT54 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

MT54 XFJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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