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CX54 VBE

2004 BMW X5

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,264 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022
Pass 28 May 2021 114,266 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,036 miles

have handbrake adjusted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,067 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,756 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,501 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,475 miles

front and rear tyres on 3mm.rear brake pads nearing sensor.rear no plate starting to discolour

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 VBE is a 2004 BMW X5 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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