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BW04 FMA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FMA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 74,159 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 68,092 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,921 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,760 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 39,760 miles

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

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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BW04 FMA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BW04 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 FMA registered?

BW04 FMA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BW04 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 FMA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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