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PL54 FMF

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FMF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,467 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,102 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 3 Nov 2014 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 51,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,694 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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PL54 FMF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL54 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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