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RF54 VAO

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,680 mi
Last recorded170,680 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 170,680 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 160,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 157,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 153,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 143,881 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 134,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,062 miles

Oil leak

wiper blades split/smearing slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,057 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split/smearing slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,962 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,948 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,110 miles

both rear tyre tread low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,765 miles

one bulb inop in n/s/r side light

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 VAO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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