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B17 DEL

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,215 mi
Last recorded137,215 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,215 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,215 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,434 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2016 131,324 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing Both (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,412 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 119,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 117,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,990 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 23 Feb 2011 107,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,306 miles

Brake Fluid Level Low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake Fluid Level Low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,526 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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B17 DEL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B17 DEL, 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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B17 DEL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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