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FX54 VLJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 118,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner shoulder and near wear bar limits centre

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

Offside Rear worn low inner shoulder and near wear bar limits centre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,010 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

outer sills and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres close to wear bar indicators

engine cover fitted to vehicle

nearside front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing noted

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2015 93,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner tread wear noted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres close to wear bar indicators

engine cover fitted to vehicle

nearside front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing noted

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,175 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,877 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,877 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,967 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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FX54 VLJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLJ, 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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What year was FX54 VLJ registered?

FX54 VLJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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