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MT54 UPW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UPW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 128,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,782 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

propshaft front rubber coupling slightly splitting

Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,752 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front lower inner stab-arm bushes excess play/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

propshaft front rubber coupling slightly splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,219 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,049 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper not clearing rear screen

slight cracking/split o/s front stab arm ball joint rubber boot

slight cracking/splitting propshaft rubber coupling

slight play n/s rear suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2013 109,049 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper not clearing rear screen

slight cracking/split o/s front stab arm ball joint rubber boot

slight cracking/splitting propshaft rubber coupling

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab-bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,150 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,404 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,804 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 UPW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT54 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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