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171,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers and Shields fitted
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn out compared to O/S/F, inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers and Shields fitted
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn out compared to O/S/F, inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers and Shields fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Covers and Shields fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Diff Has Seepage
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides + N/S/R Slightly Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers + shields fitted
rear diff - damp effect
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers + shields fitted
rear diff - damp effect
parking brake recording little or no effort
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
covers & shields fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
covers & shields fitted
fuel cap deteriorated
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
covers & shields fitted
fuel cap deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning illuminated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
rear tyres bald inner edges
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres perished & worn on inner side.
Removed obstruction from drivers view
nearside tail light slightly dimmer then other
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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BJ53 CFA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 BJ53 CFA, 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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BJ53 CFA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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