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RN54 REU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 REU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,492 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,921 miles

nearside and offside front tyres,tread edges worn.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres worn low on shoulderes

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

Rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,180 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,875 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 66,841 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,952 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,191 miles

Handbrake reading at minimum

Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,906 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 3 Jan 2008 42,906 miles

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

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)

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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RN54 REU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN54 REU, 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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RN54 REU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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