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BN54 EUO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,135 mi
Last recorded195,135 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EUO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 195,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rears (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 195,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rears (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 191,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 182,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge engine /under covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 175,021 miles

under cover/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 148,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 148,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 98,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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BN54 EUO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN54 EUO, 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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BN54 EUO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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