2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · AV54 SYF
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 159,959 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV54 SYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 159,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 SYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X5 (AV54 SYF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/R brake line failed during brake test (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
AV54 SYF Mileage History
- 31/10/2022144,881 mi
- 26/10/2023150,896 mi+6,015 mi
- 15/10/2024156,320 mi+5,424 mi
- 28/10/2025159,959 mi+3,639 mi
- 30/10/2025159,959 mi
Average of roughly 5,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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