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CX54 EHN

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,192 mi
Last recorded135,192 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 135,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight leveling device broke

Fail 11 Jan 2019 132,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight leveling device broke

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,834 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 128,834 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 121,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,268 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,266 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 109,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,721 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)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CX54 EHN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX54 EHN, 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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CX54 EHN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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