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NK54 VJM

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,777 mi
Last recorded170,777 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 170,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (By Inspection Cover) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 166,954 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 163,434 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 160,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 160,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 148,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 134,933 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 134,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,039 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 124,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,244 miles

advise n/sr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,266 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,266 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,863 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,411 miles

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

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

Offside 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 VJM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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