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SN54 FHY

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,914 mi
Last recorded191,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 191,914 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 178,302 miles

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION CREAKING NO MOVEMENT BUR SUSPECT LOWER BUSH DRY

Fail 27 Nov 2017 178,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION CREAKING NO MOVEMENT BUR SUSPECT LOWER BUSH DRY

Pass 14 Nov 2016 164,214 miles

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

front tyre worn inner edges

h/brake poor 16%

h/lamp washers poor

Fail 8 Nov 2016 164,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyre worn inner edges

h/brake poor 16%

h/lamp washers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,277 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 135,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 135,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,763 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 114,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 99,581 miles

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

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,494 miles

all tyre treads low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 71,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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