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MF54 ZTL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,113 mi
Last recorded107,113 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 ZTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 107,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer around exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 107,113 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer around exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 107,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down equipment on top ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 107,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing around pipe into it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear nearside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear nearside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 285/45/19 107w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail

engine cover&under tray fitted

rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

Pass 9 May 2015 93,553 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyres close to limit and worn inner edges of tyres off 285/45/19 107w

Pass 7 May 2014 89,046 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 7 May 2014 89,046 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 81,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 75,408 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,068 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)

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

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

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

nearside rear lower ball joint noisey

very slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,901 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Front and rear wipers poor.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,901 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Creak from O/S/R bottom ball joint.

Front and rear wipers poor.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,870 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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MF54 ZTL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol 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 MF54 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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