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CX54 GUG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,793 mi
Last recorded173,793 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 GUG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 173,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 173,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 168,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 168,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 162,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 153,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 143,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 143,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 112,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,997 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 83,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,991 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,360 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 34,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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CX54 GUG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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