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RF54 EZE

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 EZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,061 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 127,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Differential Heavily Corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 127,064 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Differential Heavily Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 108,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,571 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,977 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,917 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,829 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,590 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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RF54 EZE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF54 EZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 EZE registered?

RF54 EZE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is RF54 EZE safe to buy?

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