2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · X55 LAE
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 140,070 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X55 LAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 140,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X55 LAE 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 (X55 LAE) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
X55 LAE Mileage History
- 14/05/2022129,804 mi
- 26/05/2023132,256 mi+2,452 mi
- 01/08/2024132,296 mi+40 mi
- 25/07/2025135,272 mi+2,976 mi
- 06/08/2026140,070 mi+4,798 mi
Average of roughly 2,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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