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MH54 GKN

2004 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,212 mi
Last recorded156,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 156,212 miles

Nearside Rear side light is out but still has another illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 156,211 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side light is out but still has another illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,317 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,470 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 120,470 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken at front suspension arm (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 74,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 74,475 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)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 55,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 55,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2011 44,010 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 44,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 30,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,841 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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MH54 GKN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Gold 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 MH54 GKN, 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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MH54 GKN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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