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RK54 XNV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 XNV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 137,388 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 132,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 127,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,515 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 118,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,068 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

front brake discs corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened at present

rear brake discs corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened at present

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,153 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not considered excessive at present

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not considered excessive at present

Fail 2 Jan 2015 96,153 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not considered excessive at present

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not considered excessive at present

Pass 24 Dec 2013 90,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer CV gaitors perished but not split at present

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r secondary sidelight not working

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess

rear sub-frame bushes have slight movement

suspension warning msg on dash

Fail 24 Dec 2013 90,323 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer CV gaitors perished but not split at present

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r secondary sidelight not working

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess

rear sub-frame bushes have slight movement

suspension warning msg on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,446 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,744 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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RK54 XNV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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