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PK54 NUJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,981 mi
Last recorded158,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 NUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 158,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 157,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 153,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 147,392 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 147,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top and bottom guards

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,596 miles

top and bottom guards

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,523 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

top and bottom guards

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,687 miles

top and BOTTOM GUARDS

Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

top and BOTTOM GUARDS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,372 miles

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

front headlight aim hight adustment linkage loose

Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,352 miles

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

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

front headlight aim hight adustment linkage loose

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,365 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,530 miles

Both rear tyres excessive wear on inner edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,793 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed insude edges.

o/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,117 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,962 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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PK54 NUJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK54 NUJ, 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 PK54 NUJ registered?

PK54 NUJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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