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WN54 UJX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,323 mi
Last recorded192,323 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 UJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 192,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,111 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Mirror loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy run-flat sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 185,556 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension headlamp self-levelling system sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Mirror loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy run-flat sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Mar 2023 182,394 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 182,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 176,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 174,768 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 174,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 173,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 173,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 165,610 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 165,554 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 161,041 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 149,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged and worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 149,182 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged and worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,271 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Jun 2014 112,064 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,478 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,444 miles

All tyres worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,875 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,875 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to fully inspect offside rear and nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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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WN54 UJX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver 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 X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN54 UJX, 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 WN54 UJX registered?

WN54 UJX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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