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SL54 RSV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 RSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 61,129 miles

Front Inner both sides front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 25 Jan 2023 61,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,324 miles

Front Inner both sides front tyres slight wearing inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,321 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing inner edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,608 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,777 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park break just pass 20% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,034 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 17% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,034 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and back (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 17% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,269 miles

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

Front both front tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres getting low to 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,179 miles

both front outer cv boots are deteriorating

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,499 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SL54 RSV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol 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 SL54 RSV, 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 SL54 RSV registered?

SL54 RSV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is SL54 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 RSV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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