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RE54 MKD

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,768 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow retracting.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,154 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 116,092 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s an d n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in o/s front bottom(rear) suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,955 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,019 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,254 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,192 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 MKD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RE54 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

RE54 MKD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is RE54 MKD safe to buy?

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