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OU54 TYZ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,779 mi
Last recorded137,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 TYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 137,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 137,777 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,684 miles

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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sills under trays

Pass 22 May 2024 132,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,541 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,099 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,102 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 76,762 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 70,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 64,591 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,511 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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OU54 TYZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OU54 TYZ, 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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OU54 TYZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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