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BU04 EAX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,049 mi
Last recorded185,049 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 EAX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 185,049 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear subframe corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2019 184,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 24 May 2018 178,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

water ingress in offside repeater lamp

Fail 14 May 2018 178,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

water ingress in offside repeater lamp

Pass 31 May 2017 168,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 159,575 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 149,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 138,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 138,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 128,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,901 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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BU04 EAX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU04 EAX, 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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What year was BU04 EAX registered?

BU04 EAX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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