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RK54 SCZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 137,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 130,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 113,239 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 113,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 111,617 miles

under body corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 110,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi where joining calliper corroded

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

Offside Rear brake flexi where joining calliper corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,195 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 15 Jul 2014 82,809 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,500 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges / slightly damaged on outer side wall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,500 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges / slightly damaged on outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,988 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,820 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge / slightly on outer edge

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

rear brake discs corroded / lipped slightly

water ingress in o/s/ headlamp unit

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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RK54 SCZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RK54 SCZ, 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 RK54 SCZ registered?

RK54 SCZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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