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GU54 DXF

2004 BMW X5

Black Gas bi-fuel 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,553 mi
Last recorded127,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 DXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 111,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,044 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 107,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,361 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,600 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,730 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,276 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,021 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM IN CENTRES

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 DXF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GU54 DXF, 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 GU54 DXF registered?

GU54 DXF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is GU54 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 DXF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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