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HX54 WDD

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,813 mi
Last recorded16,813 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 16,813 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyrte low

Pass 6 Mar 2020 164,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 164,375 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 152,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding

Parking brake only just met minimum performance requirements

Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,765 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding

Parking brake only just met minimum performance requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 149,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,221 miles

corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles

Fail 23 Feb 2016 145,221 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 137,380 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 129,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 119,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 111,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 110,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,902 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,880 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 WDD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

HX54 WDD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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