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NK54 TVE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,431 mi
Last recorded188,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 TVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 188,431 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 185,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 170,521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 170,442 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 149,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front b rake back plate corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 149,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front b rake back plate corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,412 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,412 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,662 miles

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

no spare

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,662 miles

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,662 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)

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

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2013 90,415 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,953 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NK54 TVE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NK54 TVE, 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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NK54 TVE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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