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RK54 BXU

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,077 mi
Last recorded192,077 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 192,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 168,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 147,188 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray's fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,739 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2018 109,739 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,586 miles

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

suspension height adjuster worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,132 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,795 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 82,795 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,729 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

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 BXU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

RK54 BXU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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