MOT Status
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145,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes under bonnet , advise further investigation (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible os and ns (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes under bonnet , advise further investigation (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal very slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all tyres sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B21 GFH 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 B21 GFH, 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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B21 GFH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 August 2004.
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