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SJ54 OER

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,413 mi
Last recorded152,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 152,413 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 136,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective leveling sensor broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling the anti-roll-bar (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Please insure rear seats belts are accessible at retest

Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,448 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,448 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,513 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,513 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,052 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,235 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,404 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 69,402 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,295 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 64,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SJ54 OER is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SJ54 OER, 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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What year was SJ54 OER registered?

SJ54 OER is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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