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AY04 NKF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 93,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,381 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 82,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2014 71,459 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 63,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 63,002 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 54,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 54,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,385 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 46,385 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 May 2010 39,486 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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AY04 NKF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AY04 NKF, 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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AY04 NKF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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