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RF54 UCG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,655 mi
Last recorded166,655 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 166,655 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr/nsr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 20 Jun 2016 151,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 151,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 130,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 126,105 miles

advise child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 29 Jun 2013 122,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 113,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 103,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Jun 2011 103,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,975 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror slightly marked

strong advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,971 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside mirror slightly marked

strong advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,591 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 42,897 miles

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

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)

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 UCG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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