MOT Status
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158,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front drivers door handle/ catch faulty but still working.
Rear heat shields loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear heat shields loose
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front BOTH SIDE MIRROR SL DIERENT COLOUR
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285.45.19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE 285.45.19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [outer ball joint ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [tie rod ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
covers impede parts of the inspection
offside front & nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded - not at fail criteria
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
covers impede parts of the inspection
offside front & nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded - not at fail criteria
both front brake pipes to flexs rusting
tailpipe end of exhaust box rusted off tailpipe in bag on pass floor
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f load level mechanism broken and siezed
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f load level mechanism broken and siezed
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit
offside front suspension ride height lever broken
offside rear tyre cut not exposing any cords
play in offside front rack balljoint
tyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake discs pitted and scored
both rear tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit
offside front suspension ride height lever broken
offside rear tyre cut not exposing any cords
play in offside front rack balljoint
tyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
osf load sensing arm detached
rear brake discs pitted
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
osf load sensing arm detached
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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AE54 XJU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE54 XJU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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