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SN54 FHW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,060 mi
Last recorded166,060 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 FHW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2018 159,938 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 159,919 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,474 miles

N/S/R tyre Badly worn inner edge

O/S/F tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,934 miles

O/S/R anti roll link slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2015 128,828 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R anti roll link slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,825 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,825 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 112,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,105 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,078 miles

Slight play in N/S/F lower Rear ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,437 miles

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

handbrake performance near limit

Pass 11 May 2010 84,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 84,720 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 73,136 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on in side edge.

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Fail 29 May 2008 57,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 57,639 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 FHW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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