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MP53 RXA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut to side wall not down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,742 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,279 miles

7 pin adaptor fitted to 13 pin trailer socket,therefore socket not tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake travel is slightly long.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil is on min

top of the off side rear wheel is pointing in

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,200 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread

Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,200 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,749 miles

front tyres inner edges worn very low

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn and has slight movement

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 76,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres inner edges worn very low

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn and has slight movement

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,249 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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MP53 RXA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MP53 RXA, 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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MP53 RXA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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