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SK54 ABB

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 ABB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 124,149 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 123,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 123,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 subframe bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 111,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 111,154 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,030 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 91,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,331 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,183 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,824 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 22,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,263 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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SK54 ABB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK54 ABB, 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 SK54 ABB registered?

SK54 ABB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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