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RA54 XDK

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,714 mi
Last recorded163,714 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 163,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 149,390 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 149,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed (7.1.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,176 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,176 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,663 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,016 miles

play in both rear upper control arm joints

some exhaust gas fumes in engine bay

wear and splitting front thrust arm bushs

Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,016 miles

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

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

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

play in both rear upper control arm joints

some exhaust gas fumes in engine bay

wear and splitting front thrust arm bushs

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 77,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,302 miles

n/s/f brake just starting to bind

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,060 miles

N.S.R tyre is low on pressure

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2007 31,894 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 XDK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XDK, 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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What year was RA54 XDK registered?

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

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