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MK54 OTF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

161,244 mi
Last recorded161,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,159 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 153,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 153,114 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward upper rear suspention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,154 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 143,151 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil all over under tray

Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 134,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,914 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 125,914 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,457 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,456 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

excessive negative camber on nearside rear wheel

n/s/r rose joint in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door mirrors slightly deteriorated

excessive negative camber on nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,422 miles

both rear tyre valve stems perished

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,369 miles

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

both rear tyre valve stems perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,935 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,471 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,358 miles

n/s/r suspension noisey in operation

Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,358 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r suspension noisey in operation

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil level not registered on dipstick [ topped up ]

Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,557 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake travel

oil level not registered on dipstick [ topped up ]

Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,474 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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MK54 OTF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 MK54 OTF, 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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MK54 OTF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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