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RX54 XXK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,127 mi
Last recorded157,127 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 157,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 153,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 143,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

knocking from front suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,529 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 133,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,896 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,037 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 123,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,932 miles

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,932 miles

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

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,035 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,529 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,212 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,212 miles

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

Nearside front outer c-v gaiter perished.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,512 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges.

Front discs slightly lipped on edges.

Handbrake reading low.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,397 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,451 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,958 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 XXK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX54 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

RX54 XXK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is RX54 XXK safe to buy?

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