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MT54 XMR

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,815 mi
Last recorded153,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XMR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 153,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 150,527 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 146,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 146,009 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 142,311 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,786 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,786 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,751 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,197 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,323 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 23,323 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,990 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 XMR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT54 XMR registered?

MT54 XMR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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The MOT history for MT54 XMR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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