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AV04 TXH

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,517 mi
Last recorded226,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TXH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 226,517 miles

Centre prop shaft rubber worn and outer case bent

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides OUTER edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides INNER edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 226,515 miles

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

Centre prop shaft rubber worn and outer case bent

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides OUTER edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides INNER edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 216,850 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 216,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 213,449 miles

Car fitted with under trays limiting vision of underside

Fail 26 May 2017 213,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front suspension lower rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

handbrake effort only just met.

rear chassis and floor corroded

rear subframe badly corroded.

self leveling faulty

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2016 208,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 208,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 192,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 173,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 153,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,699 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 131,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 108,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 108,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 84,201 miles

advise new cv boot fitted to o/s/f

Fail 19 May 2010 83,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 59,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,289 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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AV04 TXH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV04 TXH, 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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AV04 TXH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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