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RF54 VHA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,557 mi
Last recorded150,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 148,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 144,532 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 118,466 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 118,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

long travel on parking brake

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,170 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear lower sidelight slightly dim

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full engine tray fitted.

tyres all round worn slightly more in the centre.

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 VHA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

RF54 VHA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is RF54 VHA safe to buy?

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