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RE54 URV

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,564 mi
Last recorded163,564 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 URV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 163,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 163,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 161,665 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 161,659 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 159,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 159,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 151,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2023 151,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

tyre light on

Fail 1 Feb 2023 150,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 143,511 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 143,490 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 134,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 122,571 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 8 Jul 2017 107,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 101,946 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 101,943 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,862 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 17 Apr 2014 88,478 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,887 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,887 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 59,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,668 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 42,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,195 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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RE54 URV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RE54 URV, 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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RE54 URV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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