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PL54 CPV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CPV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 106,877 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,929 miles

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

exhaust blow/leak. advise further investigatioin

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

nearside door mirror poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. on limit advise replacing

offside front tyre poor

offside rear tyre on limit, nail in tread. advise replacing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,927 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust blow/leak. advise further investigatioin

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

nearside door mirror poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. on limit advise replacing

offside front tyre poor

offside rear tyre on limit, nail in tread. advise replacing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,726 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges. side walls cracking. advise replacing soon

driveshaft gaitors perishing/poor

rear brake pads slightly worn.

slight exhaust blow from under bonnet area. advise further inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,708 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing bthin on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall no cords visible at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2010 52,021 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing bthin on outer edge

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall no cords visible at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,086 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,245 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,230 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on inner wall( no cords).

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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PL54 CPV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PL54 CPV, 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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PL54 CPV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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