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SD53 BSU

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,651 mi
Last recorded212,651 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 BSU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 212,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Fail 28 May 2021 212,649 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 13 Feb 2020 203,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting brackets only fixed on with one nut on each mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 196,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust hanger slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2018 189,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 189,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 183,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance only 16%

Fail 16 Feb 2017 183,791 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance only 16%

Pass 11 Apr 2016 179,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 173,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 173,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 167,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 151,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

automatic headlight adjuster broken

Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,117 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,243 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Mar 2010 104,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 104,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,579 miles

Both the front C.V boots are near the limit for wear.

Both the front seat-belt buckles can be twisted quite alot but strands feel fine.

Both the wipers are just clearing the windscreen due to the screen being dirty.

The handbrake switch is slightly faulty and movement in the handbrake is getting near the limit.

Fail 12 May 2008 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both the front C.V boots are near the limit for wear.

Both the front seat-belt buckles can be twisted quite alot but strands feel fine.

Both the wipers are just clearing the windscreen due to the screen being dirty.

The handbrake switch is slightly faulty and movement in the handbrake is getting near the limit.

Pass 2 May 2007 77,187 miles

Chip on the windscreen in the drivers area is right on the limit.

Chip on windscreen but without the drivers area.

Nail in the O/S/F tyre.

The rubber boot on the O/S/R bar link is burst.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 71,809 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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SD53 BSU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD53 BSU, 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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SD53 BSU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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