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MT54 UFU

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,111 mi
Last recorded198,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 198,111 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 198,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 186,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 172,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 158,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 149,133 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 149,032 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner tread

rear brakes sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 135,896 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 135,896 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,537 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,864 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 105,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 94,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 82,888 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,888 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,830 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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MT54 UFU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT54 UFU, 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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MT54 UFU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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