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RK54 AXD

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,111 mi
Last recorded195,111 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 AXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 195,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 185,688 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 185,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 176,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 171,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 166,821 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 154,186 miles

4x4 lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2018 153,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

4x4 lamp on

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 142,334 miles

4x4 lamp on

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,764 miles

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

warning lamp on dash

Fail 13 Dec 2016 134,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,556 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 122,846 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 122,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,067 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 116,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 77,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,310 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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RK54 AXD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RK54 AXD, 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 RK54 AXD registered?

RK54 AXD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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