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RK53 MLZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 145,084 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres out of shape on edges of tread

brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,409 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit driver's front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 124,971 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 109,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,060 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 81,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,631 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,776 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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RK53 MLZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK53 MLZ, 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 RK53 MLZ registered?

RK53 MLZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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