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MF54 DWW

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,743 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( Borderline pass ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Borderline pass ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ( Mirror glass staring to lightly deteriorate ) ()

Offside ( mirror deteriorated )

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( Borderline pass ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ( Limited damping effect. Replacement advised ) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,868 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect. Replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,868 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 285/45/19 fitted to the nearside rear axle 235/65/17 fitted to the offside rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. see above (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to the inner tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect. Replacement advised (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,252 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise both rear tyres are perished

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the outer shoulder of the tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer portion below minimum legal limit & void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer portion of the tyre below minimum legal limit & void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise both rear tyres are perished

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the outer shoulder of the tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,738 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,591 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,867 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 28 Oct 2010 62,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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MF54 DWW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MF54 DWW, 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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MF54 DWW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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