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MW54 UAJ

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 UAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 155,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 153,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,990 miles

o.s parkbrake weak

Pass 23 Dec 2017 131,456 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 131,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside parking brake recorded 242 kgf it requires adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,044 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,839 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 85,419 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,220 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,220 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,570 miles

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

screen chip

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MW54 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW54 UAJ, 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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MW54 UAJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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