MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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door mirrors insecure and poor condition
off side handbrake very poor
rear brake pads low
signs of exhaust leak under bonnet on drivers side
Front Windscreen washer not working ran out of water (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working connection and bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working connection and bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
door mirrors insecure and poor condition
off side handbrake very poor
rear brake pads low
signs of exhaust leak under bonnet on drivers side
exhaust fumes in engine bay possible split hose or pipe
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust fumes in engine bay possible split hose or pipe
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
TYRE O/S/F NAIL.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
TYRE O/S/F NAIL.
front number plate damaged
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front number plate damaged
DAMAGE F REG PLATE-O/S MIRROR.MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
DAMAGE F REG PLATE-O/S MIRROR.MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
N/S/F LOWER F BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WASHER FLUID LOW
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV54 BVX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BV54 BVX, 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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BV54 BVX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 October 2004.
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