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GX54 OBH

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,736 mi
Last recorded103,736 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,736 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,175 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,329 miles

Cut in Nearside Front tyre sidewall (not exposing ply/cords)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in Nearside Front tyre sidewall (not exposing ply/cords)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,012 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut (not exposing cord)

offside rear tyre cut (not exposing cord)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,008 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut (not exposing cord)

offside rear tyre cut (not exposing cord)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,971 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,421 miles

horn starting to malfunction

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn starting to malfunction

tyre runflat lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s wiper smears windscreen slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper smears windscreen slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,456 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OBH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OBH, 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 GX54 OBH registered?

GX54 OBH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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