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RF54 WLL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 129,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft cv boot clips insecure fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 119,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 107,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear parking sensor insecure

rear bumper towbar insert cover missing

Fail 12 May 2010 72,332 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

part of nearside front grill mesh missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,181 miles

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)

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 WLL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

RF54 WLL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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