MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
minor leak in exhaust
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Chip on the windscreen.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose/insecure.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
windscreen chipped
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
windscreen chipped
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise check parking brake
all brake disc corroded
n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake disc corroded
n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front mirror casing slightly damaged.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror slightly damaged outer casing and slightly loose in mounting
front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror slightly damaged outer casing and slightly loose in mounting
front number plate slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no.plate cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear no.plate loose
small chips in windscreen
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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HF54 BHW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HF54 BHW, 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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HF54 BHW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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