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HX54 CLU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,020 miles

front tyres close to limits, worn on edges & perished

wing mirrors slightly loose

Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,020 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres close to limits, worn on edges & perished

wing mirrors slightly loose

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,486 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING AND CRACKED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S MIRROR HEAD INSECURE

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ONE OF THE O/S TAIL LIGHTS IS NOT WORKING

REAR TYRES ARE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE FRONTS BUT ARE THE SAME SIZE ACROSS THE AXLES

Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,204 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,296 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 54,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,597 miles

slight play at o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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HX54 CLU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX54 CLU, 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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HX54 CLU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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