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PJ54 EZA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,399 mi
Last recorded105,399 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 EZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,399 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2025 103,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 102,058 miles

Front Suspension arms corroded

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,593 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease at clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 100,578 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease at clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 97,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,213 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 66,027 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 66,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 63,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 59,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 59,622 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 44,089 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,651 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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PJ54 EZA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PJ54 EZA, 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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PJ54 EZA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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