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2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 USD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension air bags showing slight perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,219 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension air bags showing slight perishing etc

Fail 14 Jul 2023 77,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald +close to cords)inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension air bags showing slight perishing etc

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,859 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror temp repaired

o/s front tyre wearing slightly edge

Fail 29 Jun 2022 73,855 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror temp repaired

o/s front tyre wearing slightly edge

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,512 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,085 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,185 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,864 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,566 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,919 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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CU04 USD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU04 USD, 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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CU04 USD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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