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RL53 DYD

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,405 mi
Last recorded76,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DYD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,472 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,471 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,101 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 56,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes slightly binding

engine has a oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn edges and has a large cut to outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge and has a nail in the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,573 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

engine has a oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn edges and has a large cut to outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge and has a nail in the tread

Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,115 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,115 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,395 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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RL53 DYD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RL53 DYD, 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 RL53 DYD registered?

RL53 DYD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RL53 DYD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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