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RK54 TWU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 153,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 152,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,519 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 150,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 147,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 142,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,944 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,084 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,856 miles

8 elements of centre stop light not working,but more than 50% are.

engine cover fitted

oil seepage from nearside power steering pipe

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 130,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

8 elements of centre stop light not working,but more than 50% are.

engine cover fitted

oil seepage from nearside power steering pipe

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 125,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 125,092 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 120,053 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 120,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,669 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,803 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in front tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TWU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

RK54 TWU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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