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DU54 FKB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 FKB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 137,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,180 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,828 miles

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

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

Handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,944 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,035 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

slightly play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 117,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 83,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,787 miles

advise offside rear suspension squeaking

drivers side door handle stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,767 miles

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

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

advise offside rear suspension squeaking

drivers side door handle stiff

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,635 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,933 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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DU54 FKB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU54 FKB, 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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DU54 FKB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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