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PX54 HBZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,168 mi
Last recorded178,168 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 178,168 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 May 2023 178,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Sep 2021 174,054 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Sep 2020 163,467 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 147,747 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f mirrors deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower HUB BUSHES WORN

Offside Front TYRE 3MM

Offside Rear HUB BUSHES WORN

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 136,875 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower HUB BUSHES WORN

Offside Front TYRE 3MM

Offside Rear HUB BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 4 May 2017 129,330 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low inner edge 285/45/19

Fail 2 May 2017 129,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs worn and pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick +discs scored Metal on metal (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn low inner edge 285/45/19

Pass 17 May 2016 122,495 miles

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r brake disc pitted

n/s/r brake pads worn low

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake pads worn low

Fail 17 May 2016 122,495 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r brake disc pitted

n/s/r brake pads worn low

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 14 May 2015 115,331 miles

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

plastic under sills fitted

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 115,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic under sills fitted

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 107,090 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 107,088 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 101,519 miles

225/50 x 19 Both front tyres worn

285/45 x 19 Rear

Fail 7 May 2013 101,481 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

225/50 x 19 Both front tyres worn

285/45 x 19 Rear

Pass 14 May 2012 95,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,601 miles

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

front cv gaiters perrishing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,715 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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PX54 HBZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX54 HBZ, 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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PX54 HBZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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