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BW52 WAT

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,892 mi
Last recorded154,892 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 WAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 154,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four On Vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover , under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 129,738 miles

Engine/body under trays fitted

Front additional lights affecting indicators

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and 0 inner section (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake test, standards just met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,925 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,663 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,271 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,634 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,792 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

o/s steering arm has play

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,161 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,272 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,459 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 56,459 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,576 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusty - standing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,538 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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BW52 WAT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW52 WAT, 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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BW52 WAT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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