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OU54 RVN

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

219,125 mi
Last recorded219,125 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 RVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 219,125 miles

rear diff has a oil leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 219,125 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 209,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear differential has a oil leak

Fail 29 May 2020 209,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear differential has a oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 202,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 202,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 192,849 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 192,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 183,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 183,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,907 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 172,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 161,269 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 161,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 144,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,755 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit in centre

offside rear tyre on legal limit in centre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 112,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,717 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2008 79,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU54 RVN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OU54 RVN, 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 OU54 RVN registered?

OU54 RVN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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