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OV54 JXC

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,466 mi
Last recorded202,466 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 202,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 195,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Fail 24 Jun 2022 195,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Pass 22 Jul 2021 189,591 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on glass/staining (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on glass/staining (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 189,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on glass/staining (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on glass/staining (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 182,240 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 182,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 164,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre - close to legal limit

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 164,567 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre - close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre - close to legal limit

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,593 miles

Front Tinted too dark

Horn only working on single tone

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated but not seriously affect beam image

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,738 miles

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

nearside front wiper detiorated but still clearing screen

offside rear lower sidelight not working

Fail 21 Feb 2015 122,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wiper detiorated but still clearing screen

offside rear lower sidelight not working

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,265 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,652 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing low on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,654 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,704 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre bald on far inner edge

rear tyres low in centre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,783 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 JXC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV54 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

OV54 JXC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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