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RE54 UDO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 UDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 148,036 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 148,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,788 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 137,214 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 132,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,419 miles

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

stiffness in steering

Fail 14 Mar 2019 126,419 miles

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

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

stiffness in steering

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,115 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 17 Mar 2017 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,247 miles

front grills loose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,193 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front grills loose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,696 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,665 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,816 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,957 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,290 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,268 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UDO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 RE54 UDO, 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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RE54 UDO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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