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BD04 NLY

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,405 mi
Last recorded232,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 NLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 232,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front seats, head rest insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread & worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 231,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe, offside rear, front rubber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front seats, head rest insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner & outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame, nearside rear, front rubber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 203,834 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

exhaust fumes filling engine bay but not entering cabin

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 203,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fumes filling engine bay but not entering cabin

Pass 9 Jan 2020 189,661 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 189,661 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 169,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear cv joint boot has slight leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 169,834 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear cv joint boot has slight leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 152,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 143,528 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 143,528 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 114,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,612 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,966 miles

Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminated

Pass 13 May 2011 91,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2011 91,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2010 76,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 76,713 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 66,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 45,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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BD04 NLY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD04 NLY, 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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BD04 NLY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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