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PL53 JVR

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,801 mi
Last recorded118,801 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked, vision poor

Fail 4 Jan 2022 112,826 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked, vision poor

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing on inner edge also ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing on inner edge also ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 85,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,563 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 9 Jan 2012 73,764 miles

Oil on min

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil on min

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,270 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,270 miles

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

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

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 4 Feb 2010 57,547 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2009 57,042 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,423 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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PL53 JVR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PL53 JVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL53 JVR registered?

PL53 JVR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is PL53 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 JVR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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