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BC04 CVW

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 132,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside registration plate light deteriorated

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 109,022 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Spring (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside registration plate light deteriorated

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,849 miles

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

o/s/f c/v boot slightly split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,052 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,567 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear leaking brake pipe replaced for Mot was not visable at test strongly advise checking opposite side for corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside rear tyre showing low pressure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside park brake effort lower than nearside

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,126 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,176 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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BC04 CVW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC04 CVW, 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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BC04 CVW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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