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RV54 OJU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,084 mi
Last recorded162,084 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 OJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 162,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 153,664 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 144,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,226 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 95,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,408 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing wear in places

nsr tyre showing wear on inner tread

Fail 19 Mar 2013 90,249 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing wear in places

nsr tyre showing wear on inner tread

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 68,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,704 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,842 miles

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

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 OJU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV54 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

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

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