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RJ54 HGL

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,617 mi
Last recorded179,617 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 HGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 179,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 175,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 160,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 160,177 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 150,022 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush of front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot signs of grease no splits

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 140,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2015 140,337 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 130,818 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 120,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 111,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 101,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 88,787 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 73,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 73,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,239 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 HGL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

RJ54 HGL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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