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BK54 EHM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,551 mi
Last recorded150,551 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EHM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 150,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged come off/ broken at the bottom (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,577 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 144,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2022 138,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 99,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,622 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play felt inner rack joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,430 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,490 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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BK54 EHM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK54 EHM, 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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BK54 EHM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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