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RF54 VBV

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,053 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,850 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,156 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,323 miles

ft no plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,323 miles

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

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

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

ft no plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,466 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,879 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,425 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VBV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

RF54 VBV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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