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RA54 VSE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 175,200 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 174,368 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake ratchet worn but does hold

Pass 19 Sep 2022 172,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 172,118 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 170,648 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 168,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 164,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,547 miles

Suspension arm slightly distorted all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 155,547 miles

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

Suspension arm slightly distorted all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 151,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 151,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 140,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 125,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,765 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,496 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,496 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,000 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 VSE 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 78.3%.

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

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