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RX54 WYM

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,644 mi
Last recorded125,644 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 WYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 123,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 114,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,327 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2019 103,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,767 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,875 miles

ADVISE:PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,522 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,206 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,554 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,370 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 WYM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

RX54 WYM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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