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HX54 UUC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,308 mi
Last recorded156,308 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 156,308 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,217 miles

Engine cover under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 138,217 miles

Engine cover under tray fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 137,979 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 133,984 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 133,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,103 miles

o\s\f outer cv gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,647 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 111,647 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 100,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r,and both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r,and both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,013 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 UUC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UUC, 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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What year was HX54 UUC registered?

HX54 UUC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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