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FM53 NVE

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,651 mi
Last recorded121,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 99,350 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 99,308 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,078 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,939 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,616 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres on wear bars

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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FM53 NVE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FM53 NVE, 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 FM53 NVE registered?

FM53 NVE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is FM53 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NVE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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