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X55 WTH

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,183 mi
Last recorded160,183 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 WTH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 160,183 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 160,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 137,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,091 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 123,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,228 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,228 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,025 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,216 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,478 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 71,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,344 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X55 WTH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X55 WTH, 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 X55 WTH registered?

X55 WTH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is X55 WTH safe to buy?

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