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SH54 HSS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 HSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met pass limi (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,035 miles

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

Front Undertray Fitted

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,968 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Offside & Nearside Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Undertray Fitted

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 122,894 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 116,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 104,615 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 104,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,165 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 97,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,951 miles

Hazard lights flashing fast then normal.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slight worn close to the cords.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hazard lights flashing fast then normal.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slight worn close to the cords.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 74,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,696 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 61,247 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,956 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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SH54 HSS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SH54 HSS, 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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SH54 HSS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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