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HV54 VAH

2004 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,589 mi
Last recorded142,589 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,589 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 142,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,096 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 136,032 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 129,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag lamp illuminated

crack to offside upper windscreen

offside and nearside front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,110 miles

small cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,677 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV54 VAH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV54 VAH, 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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HV54 VAH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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