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WJ54 VSP

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VSP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 150,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,192 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 140,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,475 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,784 miles

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

cannot inspect o/s/r brake pipe due to excessive underseal

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,442 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 99,099 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres scrubbing outer edges still legal though.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,693 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres scrubbing outer edges still legal though.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,349 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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WJ54 VSP 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 87%.

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 WJ54 VSP, 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 WJ54 VSP registered?

WJ54 VSP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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