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OV54 BYG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 BYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 148,664 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 148,623 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 140,648 miles

both rear tyres are worn very close to the minimum legal tread depth required.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,867 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,941 miles

tpms light on

Fail 7 Sep 2016 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure loose on shaft (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tpms light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,764 miles

both front tyres outer edge worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 112,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 85,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 16 Dec 2011 77,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,060 miles

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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OV54 BYG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV54 BYG, 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 OV54 BYG registered?

OV54 BYG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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