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MV54 XLO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,836 mi
Last recorded136,836 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,252 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe end section becoming rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% lights apply (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe end section becoming rusted

Rear handbrake efficiency 17% (16%minimum) recommend attention to handbrake very low for type fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 131,252 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe end section becoming rusty

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% lights apply (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe end section becoming rusted

Rear handbrake efficiency 17% (16%minimum) recommend attention to handbrake very low for type fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,426 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,521 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 107,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,232 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

advise n/s/f cv boot starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

advise n/s/f cv boot starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,760 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,917 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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MV54 XLO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MV54 XLO, 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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MV54 XLO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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