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NK54 VGP

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,468 mi
Last recorded156,468 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VGP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front outer door handle not fully secure

Fail 17 Jan 2023 156,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall. 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front outer door handle not fully secure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,777 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 149,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,434 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 146,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn camber adjustment arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre arm outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 144,067 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 144,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windows tinted

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear hatch

Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under body have plastic cover from front bumper to rear axel,unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,280 miles

under body have plastic cover from front bumper to rear axel,unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,495 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 23 Sep 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,432 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,432 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 VGP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK54 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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