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£4,500

2004 BMW (E53) X5 4.8is

Shooting Brake • UK • 11 Aug 2025

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Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£4,500

2004 BMW (E53) X5 4.8is

UK • 11 Aug 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2004 BMW X5 4.8is, a rare flagship SUV, blends V8 performance with luxury. Showing careful ownership and boasting recent maintenance, it presents a unique opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a modern classic.

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Condition 

7

The car presents well overall with the exterior in good condition and recently refurbished wheels. The interior is clean and well-kept with some wear on the driver's seat and minor pixelation on the factory head unit screen. There are no reported warning lights or known driving faults. Overall, the car is in solid condition with slight wear visible, requiring minor reconditioning.

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136,596 miles

WBAFA92030LE56775

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

X50 CNB

2004

Auction

£4,500

2004 BMW (E53) X5 4.8is

Shooting Brake • UK • 11 Aug 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

Presented here is a 2004 BMW (E53) X5 4.8is, a performance luxury SUV that blended BMW’s motorsport-inspired engineering with everyday usability.

As the flagship of the E53 X5 range, the 4.8is offered significantly enhanced performance, sharper handling, and distinctive styling upgrades that set it apart from its lesser siblings.

The “4.8is” trim level introduced a more aggressive presence, with unique 20-inch alloy wheels, wider wheel arches, model-specific bumpers, quad exhaust outlets, shadowline trim, and a subtly lowered sport suspension setup.

Inside, it was fitted with extended Nappa leather upholstery, sport seats, titanium interior accents, a sport steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof.

The end result is a nice blend of comfort, style and exclusivity matched to serious performance.

Speaking of performance, under the bonnet lies BMW’s N62B48 4.8-litre V8, producing 360bhp and 500Nm of torque.

Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s x

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Price Analysis vs Other X5s

£840

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,144

Median Price (Since 2020)

£50,163

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 1st Jul 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

137,734 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 2nd Jul 2026, 137,734 miles


Failed

On 27th Jun 2026, 137,719 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))


Minor:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Engine is burning oil. (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 30th Jun 2025, 136,554 miles


Passed

On 27th Jun 2024, 135,381 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Based in London, Shooting Brake is an online auction platform handling classic, sports, and modern classic cars. They operate timed online auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.

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