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BK04 GYW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,889 mi
Last recorded166,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 166,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 158,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,389 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 137,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,098 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,775 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 90,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,170 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,182 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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BK04 GYW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK04 GYW, 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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BK04 GYW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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