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RA54 XAP

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

213,926 mi
Last recorded213,926 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 213,926 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 204,920 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 204,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 197,671 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 183,184 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 165,596 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 165,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 151,002 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 151,002 miles

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

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,045 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges 285/45/19

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,617 miles

brake pipes been greased up

o/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2014 133,617 miles

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

brake pipes been greased up

o/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2013 123,693 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 123,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

osr exhaust mounting broken

small chip in screen outside swept area

Fail 28 Nov 2013 123,602 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,045 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 110,042 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,378 miles

Both front tyres near limit

N/S/R brakepipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,376 miles

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

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

Both front tyres near limit

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R brakepipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,579 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,490 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,847 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 XAP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RA54 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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