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RY54 GVL

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,389 mi
Last recorded179,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 179,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 179,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 155,794 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 131,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 129,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 124,218 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 117,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,013 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,692 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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RY54 GVL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RY54 GVL, 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 RY54 GVL registered?

RY54 GVL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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