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SJ54 ZCE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,840 mi
Last recorded137,840 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,840 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,158 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2017 102,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

eml light on dash indicating fault

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,752 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,117 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,014 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

N/S/F tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

N/S/F tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,422 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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SJ54 ZCE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ54 ZCE, 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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SJ54 ZCE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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