2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · WM54 KBV
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 110,412 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM54 KBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 110,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM54 KBV 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 (WM54 KBV) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WM54 KBV Mileage History
- 10/08/202390,899 mi
- 10/08/202390,899 mi
- 30/08/202495,958 mi+5,059 mi
- 09/09/202495,958 mi
- 23/09/2025110,412 mi+14,454 mi
Average of roughly 9,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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