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RV54 GVM

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 GVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,768 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 127,768 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cords showing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 114,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,275 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 106,936 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,741 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner edge wearing worn.

damp on power steering hoses

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,126 miles

Nearside Front 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner edge wearing worn.

damp on power steering hoses

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,487 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside & nearside cv boots perishing

offside & nearside front lower rear arm bushes perishing

offside wiper slightly smearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

offsid e& nearside front outer cv boots perished

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes slight movement

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,094 miles

front & rear number plate desgin

offside door mirror cover damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,054 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plate desgin

offside door mirror cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 58,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,500 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 GVM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GVM, 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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RV54 GVM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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