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RF54 VGZ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 189,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

travel on parking brake

Fail 3 Mar 2022 189,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

travel on parking brake

Pass 22 Feb 2021 179,924 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 22 Feb 2021 179,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 166,012 miles

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

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

travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exact location not visible due to undertrays (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,510 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exact location not visible due to undertrays (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,445 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,416 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r top front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear plates (6.3.4a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r also inner sidewall split exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r also inner sidewall splitting exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,365 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushhas slight play

o/s/r lower wishbone arm (fron bush has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f lower arm bushhas slight play

o/s/r lower wishbone arm (fron bush has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 85,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,300 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,285 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 VGZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

RF54 VGZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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