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SL54 VKZ

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

290,681 mi
Last recorded290,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 290,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 175,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 174,970 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 165,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 165,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 153,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 151,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 142,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 134,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 124,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 115,005 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 111,258 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre close to limit inner edge

rear discs scored

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,813 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 78,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,180 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

inner edges of rear tyres no tread

Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,180 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

inner edges of rear tyres no tread

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,131 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,303 miles

o/s/r side light one bulb working and one failed

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 VKZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

SL54 VKZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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The MOT history for SL54 VKZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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