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AK04 VXZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,905 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 141,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,500 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 129,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 124,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,741 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 105,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 84,885 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,160 miles

wipers judder and smear

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wipers judder and smear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,764 miles

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

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

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

wipers are smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,743 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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AK04 VXZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK04 VXZ, 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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AK04 VXZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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