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RJ54 XKG

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,593 mi
Last recorded227,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 XKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 227,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 222,939 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 211,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 200,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 185,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 185,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust leak under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel is temporary use only

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 May 2019 162,144 miles

both front compression arm forward bushes worn

Fail 22 May 2019 162,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front compression arm forward bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 135,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 112,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 103,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 96,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 79,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 71,949 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 61,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,698 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 XKG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XKG, 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 RJ54 XKG registered?

RJ54 XKG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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