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RJ54 NWX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 102,116 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake pad wire (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod fractured level sensor rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber balance weight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 101,070 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,763 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,290 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,921 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ride height sensor arm broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Offside Front ride height sensor arm broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 72,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,504 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 65,968 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 61,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,504 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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RJ54 NWX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJ54 NWX, 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 RJ54 NWX registered?

RJ54 NWX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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