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SP54 XJA

2004 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 XJA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,217 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/40r19) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (245/45r19) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (275/40r19) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2017 56,424 miles

back brakes both side low ,will need replaceing

Pass 24 Jan 2016 54,692 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2014 52,202 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2014 52,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2012 49,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,088 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 44,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,345 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 36,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 36,163 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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SP54 XJA is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP54 XJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP54 XJA registered?

SP54 XJA is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SP54 XJA safe to buy?

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