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RE54 UWX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 158,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,589 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

Fail 3 Mar 2021 143,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lights beam patterns fading

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,772 miles

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 28 Nov 2018 117,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 285/45 x 19 107 (both rear) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s headlamp image deteriotrating

n/s mirror glass deteriorating

under covers and sill covers fitted makeing inspection difficult

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,087 miles

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

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,031 miles

offside front outer cv boot slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,218 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,260 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight brake bind on off side rear wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,956 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,282 miles

Nearside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tread low on inner edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 49,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lower tail light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,799 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 UWX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

RE54 UWX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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