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OV54 WSN

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 WSN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Lower under trays fitted .

Rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion .

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,737 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded(above top suspension arm) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (above top suspension arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking efficiency just met.

self level suspension inactive

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,058 miles

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

self- level suspension inactive

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

self- level suspension inactive

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,979 miles

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

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front numberplate - cracked.

osf tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake - low efficiency

front numberplate - cracked.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front numberplate - cracked.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,597 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,177 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 35,177 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,951 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 WSN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

OV54 WSN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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