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BU54 XLK

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

212,350 mi
Last recorded212,350 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XLK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 212,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 208,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Both side parking brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Mar 2021 204,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 201,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 193,690 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 186,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 174,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 165,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 151,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 138,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,492 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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BU54 XLK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BU54 XLK, 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 BU54 XLK registered?

BU54 XLK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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