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RA54 MLE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,680 mi
Last recorded166,680 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 166,680 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 157,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2020 152,578 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,154 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,939 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,937 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,450 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,982 miles

Parking brake just meet requirements

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

nearside front CV gaiter damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,664 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 66,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,569 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 53,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,986 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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RA54 MLE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA54 MLE, 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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RA54 MLE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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