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AF04 HGM

2004 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 88,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,770 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,204 miles

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

front tension arm bushs split

some wear rear uper control arm joints

Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,203 miles

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

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

front tension arm bushs split

some wear rear uper control arm joints

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,958 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 HGM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 HGM, 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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What year was AF04 HGM registered?

AF04 HGM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AF04 HGM safe to buy?

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