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PF54 GHU

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 GHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 115,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,382 miles

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

Parking brake effort only just met requirements

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,860 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre monitor on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 66,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,844 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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PF54 GHU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF54 GHU, 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 PF54 GHU registered?

PF54 GHU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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