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RK54 SFJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,274 mi
Last recorded123,274 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,274 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom arm (rear one) (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust systems heat shield loose

Rear both close to there 2mm indicators

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,150 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on dash

both rear tyre inner side walls heavily worn

nearside front (most front) lower arm bush deteriorated

offside front (most front) lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer side wall has damage (deep cut)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,665 miles

air bag light on dash

both rear tyre inner side walls heavily worn

nearside front (most front) lower arm bush deteriorated

offside front (most front) lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer side wall has damage (deep cut)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,129 miles

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

all front side lights a bit dim

nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged due to being run flat

offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged due to being run flat

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,029 miles

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

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

all front side lights a bit dim

nearside rear tyre inner side wall damaged due to being run flat

nearside rear upper side light bulb a bit dim

offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged due to being run flat

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,527 miles

air bag warning light displayed

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 40,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,265 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

n/s/f tyre low on tread depth

slight scoring to n/s/f brake disc outer face

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,265 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

n/s/f tyre low on tread depth

slight scoring to n/s/f brake disc outer face

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SFJ 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFJ, 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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RK54 SFJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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