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RN53 VHA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,390 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,267 miles

movement in both front lower arm compliance bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front light position adjuster insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,097 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 68,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,399 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 60,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,412 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,765 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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RN53 VHA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN53 VHA, 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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RN53 VHA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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