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RG53 DVB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,852 mi
Last recorded153,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 153,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wareing on outter edges (advise tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still full of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 153,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wareing on outter edges (advise tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but still full of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 143,943 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 143,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn badly

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 131,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,290 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,149 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 123,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,554 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 117,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 106,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,939 miles

both rear brake pads wearing low.

damage offside front spot lamp lens

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,938 miles

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

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

both rear brake pads wearing low.

damage offside front spot lamp lens

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,453 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall!

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,453 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low output near side rear sidelight

Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low output near side rear sidelight

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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RG53 DVB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RG53 DVB, 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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RG53 DVB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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