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AH53 MEO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,074 mi
Last recorded47,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 MEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 45,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 44,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,040 miles

Rear Both tyres close to limit

Pass 31 May 2017 23,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,626 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 17,615 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted under body covers fitted obscuring some testible components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 14,215 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 14,209 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,432 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,934 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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AH53 MEO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AH53 MEO, 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 AH53 MEO registered?

AH53 MEO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AH53 MEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH53 MEO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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