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SN54 FHV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,314 mi
Last recorded216,314 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 FHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 216,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 25 Apr 2024 216,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing part (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 2 Jul 2022 213,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 207,484 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 207,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 200,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 189,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 183,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 172,097 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 171,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 159,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 142,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

tyre pressure monitoring light lit indicating fault

Fail 11 Dec 2014 142,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

tyre pressure monitoring light lit indicating fault

Pass 8 Jan 2013 127,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 116,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,142 miles

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

Under vehicle inspection impaired by underpanelling

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 85,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,425 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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SN54 FHV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SN54 FHV, 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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SN54 FHV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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