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BV54 EPO

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EPO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,366 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 80,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 511,140 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,091 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,670 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,481 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 EPO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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