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ML54 UMM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 UMM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,610 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 139,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 132,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 122,548 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 109,888 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,133 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,732 miles

chips in windscreen

near side rear trailing arm bush has cracks apearing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small cut nsf tyre outer sidewall

small stonechips in nsf screen

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight smear on front wipers.

o/s/f + n/s/f outer cv boots cracked.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,826 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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ML54 UMM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML54 UMM, 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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ML54 UMM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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