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BN04 NFR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,485 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,457 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,076 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 146,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,940 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Fail 4 Sep 2014 139,940 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has slightly cracked on the tread wall

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,215 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 86,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,518 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,784 miles

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

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

all four tyres close to limit.

brake pad light on, all pads ok and fluid.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,734 miles

front pads low/ down ot 4-5mm

rear pads low/ down to 5 mm

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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BN04 NFR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN04 NFR, 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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BN04 NFR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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