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HX54 UST

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,842 mi
Last recorded172,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UST
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 172,842 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 172,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 159,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above offside rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake has only just met requirements 17%

Pass 30 Sep 2014 132,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,579 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 110,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,789 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,785 miles

geometry

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,107 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear and cup on inner edges

o/s/r tyre is under 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,389 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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HX54 UST is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX54 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX54 UST registered?

HX54 UST is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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