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PN54 XKJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,147 mi
Last recorded198,147 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 XKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 198,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 193,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 193,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 177,346 miles

4x4 light on dash

Fail 9 May 2016 177,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

4x4 light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly and on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 160,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 160,036 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 145,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 145,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 133,962 miles

oil leak from rear diff

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2013 133,962 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Sep 2012 122,067 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs worn

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,067 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs worn

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,625 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,935 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,272 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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PN54 XKJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN54 XKJ, 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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PN54 XKJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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