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BF04 WJJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 175,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just good enough

Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just good enough

Fail 16 Nov 2021 159,876 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just good enough

Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 157,937 miles

O/s/r side and stop lamps less bright than n/s/r

Fail 25 Nov 2019 157,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s/r side and stop lamps less bright than n/s/r

Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread pattern & in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & slight cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking in tread pattern of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 130,966 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,723 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,313 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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BF04 WJJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF04 WJJ, 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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BF04 WJJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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