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CF53 OAU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

343,349 mi
Last recorded343,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 343,349 miles

Offside front ride height sensor broken

Oil leak ()

Side light switch faulty

Fail 16 Jun 2017 343,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside front ride height sensor broken

Oil leak ()

Side light switch faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 335,922 miles

oil leak from engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 203,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 196,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 190,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 179,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 170,517 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 170,503 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 145,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,882 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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CF53 OAU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF53 OAU, 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 CF53 OAU registered?

CF53 OAU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is CF53 OAU safe to buy?

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