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PJ54 ZVM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,149 mi
Last recorded164,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 ZVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 157,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 153,813 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 153,813 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper retaining spring/clip missing

Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,228 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,364 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,573 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,573 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear link arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn forward link arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play forward link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,163 miles

brake pad light is on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,265 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 114,265 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,096 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,672 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,709 miles

Rear tyres worn but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 61,287 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,286 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,868 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 ZVM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVM, 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 PJ54 ZVM registered?

PJ54 ZVM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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