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BW53 EXP

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,735 mi
Last recorded194,735 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 EXP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 194,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 191,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2019 188,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 188,694 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 184,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 181,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 177,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 170,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 163,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 151,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,820 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 59,314 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 59,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BW53 EXP 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 BW53 EXP, 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 BW53 EXP registered?

BW53 EXP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is BW53 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 EXP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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