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ML54VPC
2004 BMW X5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration ML54VPC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,896 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026 19 Jun 20262 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,522 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis below boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,842 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024 19 Jun 202627 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,565 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,828 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,319 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,057 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020 19 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,358 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- strong smell of exhaust gases in cab and under bonnet
- power steering pipes corroded
- engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges x2
21 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- strong smell of exhaust gases in cab and under bonnet
- power steering pipes corroded
- engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges x2
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,365 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017 19 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,497 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,319 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,590 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,164 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 19 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,354 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,848 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 19 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,527 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202624 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,990 MI
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ML54VPC was registered on 2004-11-30
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