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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both door mirrors slightly loose
tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator unable to clearly view all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both door mirrors slightly loose
tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 light sources not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working started working during test, suspect deteriorated light source or connection (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near reservoir (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both door mirror mountings worn
covers & undertrays obscuring some components
power steering pump sounds rough
tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a a fault
windscreen wipers smearing
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside rear fog light not working
Nearside wing mirror partially insecure
Offside front caster arm bush contaminated with oil
Oil leak
Oil level low
TPMS light illuminated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres are worn smooth on inner shoulders very close to cord construction
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
TPMS light ON
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
nearside front tyre a nail and cut in outer bead
nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall
offside front tyre uneven wear and outer sidewall kerb damage
offside rear tyre inner tread feathered
tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates fault
tyre pressure warning light staying ON
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall but cord not exposed
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AF54 NMU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AF54 NMU, 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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AF54 NMU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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