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RK54 SYR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,281 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,293 miles

Nearside front tyre shoulder worn.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,412 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has a possible lump starting to form in outer sidewall (damage present on outer sidewall)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has a possible lump starting to form in outer sidewall (damage present on outer sidewall)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,235 miles

o/s & centre rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,235 miles

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

o/s & centre rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 27 May 2008 36,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,710 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 SYR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

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

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