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BL54 DYJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,225 mi
Last recorded133,225 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 133,225 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn on Inner Edge - 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Wing Mirror Casing Slightly Insecure/Damaged, But Not Likely to Fall off (Both Sides)

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Fail 9 Apr 2022 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Heavily Cracking + Heavily Worn - 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn on Inner Edge - 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection

Wing Mirror Casing Slightly Insecure/Damaged, But Not Likely to Fall off (Both Sides)

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Fail 8 Apr 2022 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 127,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,847 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 122,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2854519 worn inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner 2854519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,490 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,225 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,505 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,206 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 54,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,598 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 37,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL54 DYJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BL54 DYJ, 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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BL54 DYJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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