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MR53 RGO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 RGO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,184 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,184 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,027 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,751 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEAR-SIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFF-SIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFF-SIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,113 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,114 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,205 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,703 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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MR53 RGO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR53 RGO, 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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What year was MR53 RGO registered?

MR53 RGO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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