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BV54 EOL

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EOL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,535 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 115,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,682 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 114,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 113,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,747 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 29 Mar 2012 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,136 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,914 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,912 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,606 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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BV54 EOL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EOL, 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 EOL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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