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HX54 UWP

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 UWP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,105 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 129,105 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,904 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 126,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,380 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 100,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2014 90,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr side light dim

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr side light dim

Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,035 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,417 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 UWP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX54 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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