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RK54 TEV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,545 mi
Last recorded150,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 144,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 144,323 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 134,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 134,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver not functioning (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 126,496 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,928 miles

4x4 fault light illuminated

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 120,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 fault light illuminated

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 111,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 103,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 103,585 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 93,396 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both side (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,449 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,448 miles

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

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

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 11 Nov 2010 55,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,395 miles

both outer cv boots cracking.

inner front brake pads getting low.

offside side repeater damaged.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,797 miles

front and rear pads approching sensor 3-4000 miles left

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 TEV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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