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PK54 VKJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 VKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,091 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 76,204 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyeres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,568 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs slight top up

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed top edge has small cut (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs slight top up

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perished on outer tread pattern

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 34,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,164 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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PK54 VKJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PK54 VKJ, 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 PK54 VKJ registered?

PK54 VKJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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