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SJ54 ZCO

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,421 mi
Last recorded164,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZCO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,421 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 164,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2018 154,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 140,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2012 115,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 115,343 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,449 miles

nearside front thrust rod bush worn

offside front thrust rod bush worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 93,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

nearside front thrust rod bush worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside front thrust rod bush worn

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,123 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,138 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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SJ54 ZCO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZCO, 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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SJ54 ZCO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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