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RF54 PCV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,376 mi
Last recorded138,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 PCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner tread ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 126,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner tread ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,826 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,446 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,242 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carrage

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 92,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 89,422 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,733 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 55,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,126 miles

park brake effort just ok.needs attention

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,534 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,534 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,738 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 PCV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF54 PCV, 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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RF54 PCV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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