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BG54 VUE

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,554 mi
Last recorded171,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 171,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 165,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 165,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 149,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 140,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 126,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,541 miles

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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BG54 VUE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG54 VUE, 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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What year was BG54 VUE registered?

BG54 VUE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is BG54 VUE safe to buy?

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