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AE54 WEX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

185,997 mi
Last recorded185,997 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 185,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 180,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 174,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 162,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,205 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,819 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,819 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 138,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 132,210 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 128,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake operation is poor efficiency standards only just met

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre wearing more on outer edges

drivers door exterior handle damaged but door still operates

Fail 23 Apr 2016 128,422 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake operation is poor efficiency standards only just met

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre wearing more on outer edges

drivers door exterior handle damaged but door still operates

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,116 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,116 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2010 90,779 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,207 miles

All tyres 2mm in depth

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 53,053 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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AE54 WEX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AE54 WEX, 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 AE54 WEX registered?

AE54 WEX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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