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MJ54 GRF

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 GRF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 167,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both side mirrors feel slightly loose.

Fail 25 May 2023 167,959 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both side mirrors feel slightly loose.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,201 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 154,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 149,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 149,922 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 145,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 142,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 137,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 132,773 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,396 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower front arm inner bush.

Slight play in nearside front suspesnion lower rear ball joint.

Pass 25 May 2013 115,475 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Front wipers smearing screen

N/S/F door mirror does not lock in place

Nearside front suspension brake reaction arm bush perishing and developing movement.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper linkage outer joint.

Small chips in N/S of windscreen

Fail 21 May 2013 115,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F door mirror does not lock in place

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small chips in N/S of windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,968 miles

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,956 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,652 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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MJ54 GRF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ54 GRF, 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 MJ54 GRF registered?

MJ54 GRF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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