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XS54 BMW

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,199 mi
Last recorded176,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS54 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 176,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 171,685 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 166,541 miles

brake pipe corroded n/s front - rear side to side

engine oil leak

o/s front mirror damaged and taped

Fail 9 Dec 2023 166,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge and cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread worn badly soon and cracking up inbetween treads soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn and cracking up inbetween treads soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 161,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front door mirror broken and held with tape

Offside Front suspension height sensor broken

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

various chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2022 161,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front door mirror broken and held with tape

Offside Front suspension height sensor broken

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

various chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2021

engine oil leak

hand brake high

nail in n/s rear tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,711 miles

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

exhaust slight leak

stone chip front screen

Fail 6 Oct 2020 138,711 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside lens deteroirated (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front arm front bush when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside bottom side lights notworking (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slight leak

stone chip front screen

tyre light on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,212 miles

both door mirror glass fading

brake warning light on dash

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both n/s and o/s front lower straight arm ball joints

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 113,642 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,425 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,820 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,762 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,604 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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XS54 BMW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XS54 BMW, 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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XS54 BMW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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