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RF54 HCV

2004 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,799 mi
Last recorded201,799 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 HCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 201,799 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Fail 13 Aug 2012 201,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,904 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 197,904 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 192,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 162,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 162,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 134,003 miles

both front outer c.v gaitors perished

offside rear side light inop two per side

power steering pipes very damp

screen wash cap missing

stone chips windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2007 102,917 miles

offside rear wheel damaged

stone chips windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2007 102,917 miles

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

offside rear wheel damaged

stone chips windscreen

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 HCV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF54 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

RF54 HCV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is RF54 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 HCV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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