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RK54 UBT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,044 mi
Last recorded130,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 130,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms lght on

Pass 17 Jan 2022 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light is illuminated on dashboard.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,081 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light is illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,599 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 100,669 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,886 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak major ()

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak major ()

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,269 miles

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

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

brake pipe above rear axle rusty

chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts on nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts on nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,124 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,124 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

fluid leak at front of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

fluid leak at front of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,631 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 UBT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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