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RX54 OLE

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,065 mi
Last recorded185,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 OLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 185,065 miles

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 178,598 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

covers and shields fitted

o/s and n/s mirrors deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2023 173,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 167,820 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 167,820 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 162,970 miles

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

brake pad warming on

Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,160 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 159,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers and shields fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,422 miles

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

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,313 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 83,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,129 miles

front tyres 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,129 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,699 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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RX54 OLE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX54 OLE, 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 RX54 OLE registered?

RX54 OLE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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