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AJ53 WBU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,463 mi
Last recorded138,463 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 138,463 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 138,459 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 126,483 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,982 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 101,978 miles

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

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

eml light iluminated

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,734 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,727 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 84,260 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6 mm on inside

Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,169 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ53 WBU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ53 WBU, 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 AJ53 WBU registered?

AJ53 WBU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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