2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · CU54 EKF
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 123,527 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU54 EKF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2024
- 123,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU54 EKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X5 (CU54 EKF) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CU54 EKF Mileage History
- 21/06/2022107,211 mi
- 25/06/2022107,211 mi
- 25/08/2023110,354 mi+3,143 mi
- 26/08/2024123,527 mi+13,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,479 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The cast-zinc internal carrier for the exterior door handles is brittle and snaps, making it impossible to open the door from the outside.
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The rear air bags perish and develop leaks. If left, the compressor will overwork and fail, leading to a much larger bill.
- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
The front CV boots tear frequently, allowing dirt to destroy the outer CV joints. If caught early, it is a cheap fix; otherwise, the whole shaft needs replacement.
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