2004 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · BT54 CTZ

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of recorded defects, culminating in a clean pass during the most recent test on 25 July 2025. This follows a period of frequent failures and multiple advisories between 2021 and 2023. Earlier records indicate significant issues, including a dangerous defect for an exposed tyre cord in June 2022 and major failures regarding electronic stability control and supplementary restraint systems in June 2023. The vehicle has covered 178,713 miles over its 22-year lifespan, averaging approximately 8,123 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent with typical age-related mileage. The MOT records provide a continuous annual history from June 2021 through July 2025, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of several components that have appeared repeatedly in the records. The CV boots on both front outer drive shafts were flagged as severely deteriorated in 2023, and while not mentioned in 2025, these components require verification. The rear suspension bushes were noted as worn in June 2021, and the June 2024 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads suggests that consumable wear is an ongoing factor to monitor. The history also shows intermittent issues with lighting and emissions. Headlamp lens clarity and aim were flagged as problems in 2022 and 2023, and a major exhaust lambda reading failure occurred in June 2021. Given the previous major failures related to the stability control and SRS warning lamps, a diagnostic check of the electronic control systems is advisable to ensure these faults have been fully rectified and are not recurring. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.