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RA54 WPN

2004 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,209 mi
Last recorded168,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 168,209 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 168,194 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2020 164,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nearside rear and offside rear (1.3.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 160,187 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 154,903 miles

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

Rear brake pads close to legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2017 154,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 146,287 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 132,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,185 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 110,664 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,059 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 85,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,042 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,134 miles

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,451 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 WPN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA54 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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