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RE54 FZC

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,745 mi
Last recorded160,745 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 FZC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 160,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,661 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges very thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges very thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 121,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,918 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,125 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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RE54 FZC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RE54 FZC, 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 RE54 FZC registered?

RE54 FZC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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