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CU04 VCT

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,471 mi
Last recorded165,471 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 VCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 165,471 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 164,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 156,392 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 156,392 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 146,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,113 miles

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

Nearside cv boot deteriated

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 133,820 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 133,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,919 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VCT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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