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WM54 JZX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,499 mi
Last recorded161,499 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 JZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 161,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 315/35/20y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 153,465 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 16 Mar 2020 150,680 miles

n/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 150,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn (gator split and red rust) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/r tyre outer side wall kerb damage.

red run flat light on dash.

unable to inspect vehicle underside fully due to large plastic shields fitted (advise removal to fully inspect condition of brake pipes)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,895 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 128,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 124,285 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2017 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,573 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on all brake pipes

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,947 miles

Horn poor but still loud enough to be heard by other road users

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,345 miles

possible fault on number plate lamp strip, showing number plate lamp inop but working at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one horn inoperative

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

one horn inoperative

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 70,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,947 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

one horn inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2007 53,675 miles

small nail in n/s/rear tyre

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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WM54 JZX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WM54 JZX, 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 WM54 JZX registered?

WM54 JZX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is WM54 JZX safe to buy?

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