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OV54 DHA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 DHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 133,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 129,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,235 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,614 miles

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,970 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge more on n/s/f

front lower tca arms bushes worn weak and spliting

rear busheses in bottom of rear hub have worn badly (will cause excessive tyre wear in inside on tyre)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,970 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge more on n/s/f

front lower tca arms bushes worn weak and spliting

rear busheses in bottom of rear hub have worn badly (will cause excessive tyre wear in inside on tyre)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 82,289 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,991 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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OV54 DHA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OV54 DHA, 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 OV54 DHA registered?

OV54 DHA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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