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CE54 EBM

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

192,362 mi
Last recorded192,362 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EBM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 192,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front,front to rear track control arm front bush cracking,flexing and play noted

Pass 26 May 2015 184,619 miles

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

cracking and flexing noted on both front bushes on front to rear arms on front supension

cracking,flexing and lift noted in both rear subframe bushes to chassis

Fail 20 Sep 2013 172,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

componants hidden by undertrays

Pass 20 Sep 2013 172,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

componants hidden by undertrays

Pass 24 Aug 2012 165,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front mudflaps insercure but not fouling anything at time of test

full plastic undershields fitted unable to carry out full inspection

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

possibly nearside rear tyre puntured

weld cracked on detachable tow eye ok at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2012 165,930 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front mudflaps insercure but not fouling anything at time of test

full plastic undershields fitted unable to carry out full inspection

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

possibly nearside rear tyre puntured

weld cracked on detachable tow eye ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 164,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

full plastic undershields fitted unable to carry out full inspection

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

tyre warning symbol on not a failure at time of test

weld cracked on detachable towing eye ok at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2011 139,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 139,949 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 117,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,254 miles

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

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

knocking noise heard from rear

Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

knocking noise heard from rear

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,098 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,098 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CE54 EBM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 CE54 EBM, 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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CE54 EBM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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