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GU54 DVZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,231 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,608 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,155 miles

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter boot leaking slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2018 80,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter boot leaking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 60,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,355 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged. (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,355 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged. (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line. (1.8)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Main tail lamp not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,287 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and runflat damage

rear pads worn very low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,666 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,631 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,703 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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GU54 DVZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GU54 DVZ, 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 GU54 DVZ registered?

GU54 DVZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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