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NK54 VBJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 170,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 159,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 159,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 151,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 146,629 miles

both front tyres bald on edges, oil leak underneth

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,036 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,590 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

req 4 wheel alignment

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 39,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,628 miles

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

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 VBJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NK54 VBJ, 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 NK54 VBJ registered?

NK54 VBJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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