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FX54 MSV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,926 mi
Last recorded189,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 MSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 189,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 189,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 184,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 183,352 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 182,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 180,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 175,520 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 172,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 172,571 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 172,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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FX54 MSV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX54 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 MSV registered?

FX54 MSV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FX54 MSV safe to buy?

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