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RV54 FSU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,090 mi
Last recorded207,090 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 FSU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 207,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 200,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 200,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 199,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 193,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 183,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 171,724 miles

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

o/s mirror head not fully secure

Fail 13 Nov 2015 171,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

o/s mirror head not fully secure

Pass 18 Nov 2014 159,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Nov 2014 159,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 146,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 146,616 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 127,218 miles

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

headlamp wash poor

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s mirror not fully secure

Fail 22 Oct 2012 127,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

headlamp wash poor

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s mirror not fully secure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,710 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,177 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)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,943 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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RV54 FSU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV54 FSU, 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 RV54 FSU registered?

RV54 FSU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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