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SF54 MZE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 MZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,147 miles

Nearside Front 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 front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,652 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 87,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

PAS pipes damp

Tyre 'run flat' warning displayed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,370 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

PAS pipes damp

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

Tyre 'run flat' warning displayed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front wiper split at both ends

Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front wiper split at both ends

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,959 miles

unable to check rear seats belt due to child seats fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,956 miles

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

unable to check rear seats belt due to child seats fitted

Fail 8 May 2010 58,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2010 58,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,671 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake only just met required effiency 18% low reading nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,671 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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SF54 MZE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SF54 MZE, 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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SF54 MZE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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