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MJ54 ZGT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,695 mi
Last recorded127,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 ZGT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,695 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very close to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 127,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very close to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,144 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,494 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 103,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,724 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,412 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 69,206 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,447 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 ZGT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ54 ZGT, 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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MJ54 ZGT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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