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MK54 PDX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,832 mi
Last recorded140,832 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 PDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 140,829 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Side repeater not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,842 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 134,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low. (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak.

Osf tyre worn close to limit

Start of corrosion to rear brake lines.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low. (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak.

Osf tyre worn close to limit

Start of corrosion to rear brake lines.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

cuts in tyre walls n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts in tyre walls n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,289 miles

near side front bumper damaged.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,308 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 20 May 2010 64,794 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 64,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,705 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,700 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 PDX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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