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ND54 UHB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,208 mi
Last recorded141,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 UHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres showing signs of wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front inner bush slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 122,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,628 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted engine under guards fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,885 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,885 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,596 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,596 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,107 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,376 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,573 miles

some black smoke comes from exhaust but clear after few seconds and not densie

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,239 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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ND54 UHB 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 80%.

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 ND54 UHB, 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 ND54 UHB registered?

ND54 UHB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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