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RX54 YEV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,123 mi
Last recorded210,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 210,123 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 206,270 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 206,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 204,793 miles

Engine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 204,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,170 miles

undertray fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 99,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2013 85,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,812 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

wear/movement in n/s lower swivel

wipers split/poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,129 miles

wipers split at ends

Fail 3 Jan 2012 80,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,707 miles

Both front suspension thrust arm bushes have play / wear.

Front brake pads becoming low.

Offside rear lower side lamp not working.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 77,707 miles

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

Both front suspension thrust arm bushes have play / wear.

Front brake pads becoming low.

Offside rear lower side lamp not working.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,351 miles

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

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

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

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2007 48,112 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)

damage wheel rims.

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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RX54 YEV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX54 YEV, 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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RX54 YEV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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