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RJ54 EPU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

200,942 mi
Last recorded200,942 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 EPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 200,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 188,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 177,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 177,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 157,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 144,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 139,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,365 miles

rear parking brake efficiency only just met, which is 19% no locks out

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,731 miles

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,251 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,008 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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RJ54 EPU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ54 EPU, 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 RJ54 EPU registered?

RJ54 EPU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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