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BP53 FCC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,318 mi
Last recorded197,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2022 197,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 194,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 12 Jan 2021 194,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 23 Jul 2019 185,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 185,054 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 165,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 156,574 miles

n/s wiper blade split

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2016 156,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade split

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side steps and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s/ tyre outer edge ./

rear tyres inner edges goin bold ./ o/s/r tyre slightly deflated ./ nail in n/s/f tyre n.s/f tyre valve perishing ./

surface corrooson on other brake pipes ./

Fail 18 Jun 2014 136,796 miles

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

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s/ tyre outer edge ./

rear tyres inner edges goin bold ./ o/s/r tyre slightly deflated ./ nail in n/s/f tyre n.s/f tyre valve perishing ./

surface corrooson on other brake pipes ./

Pass 24 Jun 2013 127,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 119,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 102,424 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 87,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 77,100 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 61,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,563 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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BP53 FCC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP53 FCC, 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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BP53 FCC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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