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HW54 EBO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,315 mi
Last recorded145,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,315 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 20 May 2024 144,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

4X4 + leveling warning lamp illuminated on dash

Headlamps have poor beam image both sides

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/cracked and leaking very slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 129,381 miles

Grease noted around nearside front outer c/v gaitor, possible leak, further investigation required.

Grease noted around offside front lower ball joint gaitor, possible leak, further investigation required

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

Parking brake performance just meets required limit, indicating repair or adjustment required asap

Pass 18 May 2022 123,092 miles

Off side and Near side rear suspension arm bushes perished inner font

Fail 11 May 2022 123,076 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Off side and Near side rear suspension arm bushes perished inner font

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,411 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 118,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,934 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 114,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 108,150 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,485 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,260 miles

Nearside Front slightly cracking

Offside Front slightly cracking

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slightly cracking

Offside Front slightly cracking

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,495 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,991 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,785 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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HW54 EBO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW54 EBO, 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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HW54 EBO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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