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RE54 UDT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,749 mi
Last recorded227,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 227,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear wiper is inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2019 227,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear wiper is inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2018 205,362 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

rear registration plate is opeche

Fail 12 Jun 2018 205,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Indicator light on when side lights on.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 174,870 miles

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT INNER EDGE WEAR 285/45/19W XL

REAR NO PLATE FADED

Fail 3 Jul 2017 174,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT INNER EDGE WEAR 285/45/19W XL

REAR NO PLATE FADED

Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,826 miles

front discs showing wear

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear no plate cloudy

Fail 29 Jun 2016 143,826 miles

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

front discs showing wear

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear no plate cloudy

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,559 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs showing wear/unble to fully see front or rear pads

front tyres slight edge wear 255/50/19w

handbrake performance poor jut mot legal

o/s mirror damaged

rear tyres wearing inner edges 285/45/19w

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,221 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs showing wear/unble to fully see front or rear pads

front tyres slight edge wear 255/50/19w

handbrake performance poor jut mot legal

o/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper poor just mot legal

rear tyres wearing inner edges 285/45/19w

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner edges.

slight wear front & rear discs.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,876 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner edges.

slight wear front & rear discs.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,964 miles

both front lower suspension arms have slight lift in lower joints

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 UDT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

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

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