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XX54 TRA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,034 mi
Last recorded208,034 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 TRA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 208,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Sep 2022 199,490 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tpms light on

brake pedal spongy

Fail 12 Sep 2022 199,921 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal spongy

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 188,593 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Sep 2020 175,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 167,066 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 167,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 151,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 144,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,113 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 133,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 128,468 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 124,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 845,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,099 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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XX54 TRA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XX54 TRA, 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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XX54 TRA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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