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WV54 WWT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,909 mi
Last recorded209,909 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WWT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 209,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 209,886 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 201,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 193,880 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 186,843 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 172,961 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 162,758 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 152,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 152,133 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 141,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,499 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 100,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,498 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 62,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,989 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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WV54 WWT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WV54 WWT, 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 WV54 WWT registered?

WV54 WWT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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