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GX54 VXU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,664 mi
Last recorded137,664 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 VXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 137,664 miles

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 13 Oct 2015 123,276 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 123,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,897 miles

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 106,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,433 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,446 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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GX54 VXU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GX54 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

GX54 VXU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GX54 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX54 VXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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