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AF04 GKG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 134,598 miles

parking brake effort just complies with requireiments at 16%

Fail 18 May 2016 134,595 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake effort just complies with requireiments at 16%

Pass 13 May 2015 115,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2015 115,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,641 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 107,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,346 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,489 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,944 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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AF04 GKG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF04 GKG, 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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AF04 GKG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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