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GX54 MHF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,435 mi
Last recorded159,435 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 MHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 159,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe to front and rear have grease coating unable to fully inspect

full plastic covers underside unable to full inspect underside

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe to front and rear have grease coating unable to fully inspect

full plastic covers underside unable to full inspect underside

Pass 16 Apr 2021 138,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,742 miles

Front Head lamps starting to go opaque

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre side wall cords can not be seen

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre warning light showing red

Fail 6 Dec 2019 129,742 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Head lamps starting to go opaque

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre side wall cords can not be seen

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre warning light showing red

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,173 miles

Advise tyre warning light on

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

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 118,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise tyre warning light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,708 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 103,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,904 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,178 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes advisories:dbt park brake efficiency:17%

oil level low

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,551 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,517 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,898 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,897 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.315.35.20

Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,056 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.315.35.20

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 41,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GX54 MHF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX54 MHF, 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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GX54 MHF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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