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NJ54 ZTX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,209 mi
Last recorded189,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 ZTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 189,209 miles

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

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

car is covered with underseal paint

undertray cover fitted front to back

Pass 23 May 2024 183,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 178,328 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

some corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 31 May 2023 178,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light on all the time intermitant (4.6.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

some corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2022 175,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 169,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 169,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 163,919 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 163,919 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 157,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 147,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 147,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,639 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2017 138,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,194 miles

Both rear lower bushes showing early signs of wear

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

Offside Track rod adjustment nut damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 132,194 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear lower bushes showing early signs of wear

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

x2 front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,560 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,560 miles

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)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 85,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,831 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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NJ54 ZTX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ54 ZTX, 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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NJ54 ZTX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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