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RY54 VUB

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres some wear on outerside walls and offside tyre cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 142,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,449 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 134,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,899 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 123,891 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018
Pass 12 May 2017 110,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 255/50/19

Fail 11 May 2017 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 255/50/19

Pass 3 May 2016 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 93,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 73,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,739 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 69,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,243 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,678 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,496 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 VUB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VUB, 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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RY54 VUB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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