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GN54 XXU

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,736 mi
Last recorded127,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,736 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 127,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,295 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 121,286 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

parking brake limits just met

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 110,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,470 miles

Damage to swept area

Nearside front tyre tread low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,476 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,534 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,072 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside wiper blade split on ends

ofside front seat belt slow to retract

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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GN54 XXU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN54 XXU, 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 GN54 XXU registered?

GN54 XXU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is GN54 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 XXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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