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RF54 USC

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

203,258 mi
Last recorded203,258 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 USC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 203,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 192,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 192,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached levelling bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 186,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 178,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 172,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 165,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 157,126 miles

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 149,997 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 149,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 103,814 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,564 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,583 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,626 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Fail 23 Feb 2009 16,413 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES,PLUS BOTH TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEM.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,413 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES,PLUS BOTH TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEM.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,030 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 USC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 USC, 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 RF54 USC registered?

RF54 USC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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