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MA54 KWV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,819 mi
Last recorded137,819 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 KWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 137,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 133,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 133,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 122,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 113,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 111,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 93,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3-4mm across centre of tread

both front tyres wearing on outer edges (255/50 ZR19 107Y)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,496 miles

N/S/REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,531 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MA54 KWV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA54 KWV, 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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MA54 KWV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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