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SF54 XOJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,127 mi
Last recorded120,127 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,127 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front and offside rear tyres, outer sidewalls are damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper corner is slightly insecure

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

Rear light units are aftermarket LED type

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,197 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,969 miles

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

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake performance has only just passed, adjustment or service may be required

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,969 miles

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

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Product on the lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake performance has only just passed, adjustment or service may be required

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 100,877 miles

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

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

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

misting of oil under the car

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,540 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,883 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 88,989 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,353 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,695 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 XOJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SF54 XOJ, 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 XOJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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