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PE54 PVL

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 151,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 144,909 miles

Front Lower track control arm bushes have slight play

Front head light lenses misty

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2024 140,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 140,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 138,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 136,854 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 133,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,934 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,624 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,624 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,774 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 117,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,815 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,814 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,777 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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PE54 PVL 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 PE54 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE54 PVL registered?

PE54 PVL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is PE54 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE54 PVL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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