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MT54 VEM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,601 miles

off side front cv boot has several small splits but is still stopping the ingress of dirt

Fail 30 Jul 2014 140,601 miles

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

off side front cv boot has several small splits but is still stopping the ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 127,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2013 127,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall protector has a cut,but not showing cord.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 111,166 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall protector has a cut,but not showing cord.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,199 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 VEM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VEM, 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 MT54 VEM registered?

MT54 VEM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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