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NG54 RLZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 RLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

self levelling fault message on dash board

Fail 8 Aug 2018 138,645 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror unit does not lock in one position so view to the rear constantly changing. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

self levelling fault message on dash board

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,371 miles

both rear brake flexi metal section has slight corrosion

suspension self level fault on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2017 124,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint boomerang arm (marked with yellow chalk ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint boomerang arm ( marked with yellow chalk ) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi metal section has slight corrosion

suspension self level fault on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,310 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

tyre light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35/22 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 285/35/22

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

tyre light on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear to front brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to fully assess brake pipes due to covers

Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,048 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear to front brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to fully assess brake pipes due to covers

Pass 8 May 2014 85,851 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,046 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,906 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear door damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,890 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,574 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 21,574 miles

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

nail in nsf tyre tread

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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NG54 RLZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NG54 RLZ, 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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NG54 RLZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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