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DF53 UXA

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UXA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 123,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,347 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,661 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter perishing - should be replaced

washer cap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 30,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,646 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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DF53 UXA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF53 UXA, 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 DF53 UXA registered?

DF53 UXA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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