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AO04 ZKX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,047 mi
Last recorded160,047 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZKX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 160,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 160,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 147,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 147,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,772 miles

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)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 119,674 miles

front track controle arms worn

rear offside tyre worn

Fail 14 Sep 2013 119,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front track controle arms worn

rear offside tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,512 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 106,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,626 miles

Both front tyres down to wear bars

Front tyres 255/50x19 Rear tyres 285/45x19

Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres down to wear bars

Front tyres 255/50x19 Rear tyres 285/45x19

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

Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO04 ZKX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO04 ZKX, 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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AO04 ZKX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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