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BX54 BFP

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,603 mi
Last recorded141,603 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BFP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,603 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front position lamps dim

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 121,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 121,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 113,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,949 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 107,949 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 92,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front wiper blades smearing lightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade worn

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,758 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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BX54 BFP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX54 BFP, 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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BX54 BFP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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