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RK54 UBH

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,962 mi
Last recorded234,962 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 234,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 219,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 199,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 181,040 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 166,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 151,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 126,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 103,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,082 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,829 miles

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

n/s/f suspension arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,260 miles

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

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 UBH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK54 UBH, 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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RK54 UBH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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