2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · PL54 PRL
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 154,677 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 PRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 154,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 PRL 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 (PL54 PRL) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL54 PRL Mileage History
- 18/10/2022146,079 mi
- 24/10/2023148,400 mi+2,321 mi
- 12/11/2024151,907 mi+3,507 mi
- 07/11/2025154,644 mi+2,737 mi
- 10/11/2025154,677 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 2,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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