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BP53 FCX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,235 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 106,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 93,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,590 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,215 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,858 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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BP53 FCX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP53 FCX, 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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BP53 FCX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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