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AF04 NRL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 161,645 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 159,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 155,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 126,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 126,590 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,149 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 117,145 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 110,326 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,983 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2016 102,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,124 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 96,122 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Two child seatsa fitted to rear seats.Unable to make full belt inspection.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,902 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 39,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,694 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 NRL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF04 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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