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OU54XZF
2004 BMW X5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration OU54XZF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 205,826 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,414 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025 1 Jul 202619 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,843 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,812 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023 1 Jul 20269 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- parking brake requirements only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,337 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to inspect pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,679 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,037 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,291 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,835 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,873 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,447 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 1 Jul 202612 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,739 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,694 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 1 Jul 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,950 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,125 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,715 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 1 Jul 202621 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
16 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,525 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 1 Jul 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,917 MI
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OU54XZF was registered on 2004-09-15
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