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BD54 EFZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,298 mi
Last recorded174,298 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 174,298 miles

front pads worn

oil leak on front of vehicle advise stem clean and repair

Pass 4 Feb 2016 169,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 165,275 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage N/s/f mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Front (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 160,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 159,920 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 148,393 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 148,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 135,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning light on dash

run flat tyre on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2011 116,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on dash

run flat tyre on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,004 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2009 89,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 89,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,314 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,114 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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BD54 EFZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD54 EFZ, 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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BD54 EFZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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