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GJ54 WMZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,928 mi
Last recorded128,928 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 WMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,928 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2018 128,928 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,657 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear suspension arm pin/ bush slight play

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

parking brake on 16% limit

parking brake soon needs attention

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,652 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear suspension arm pin/ bush slight play

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

parking brake on 16% limit

parking brake soon needs attention

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,633 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

parking brake close to limits poor effort

Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,633 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

parking brake close to limits poor effort

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,209 miles

Rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,185 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and badly worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and badly worn inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 79,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and badly worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and badly worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,401 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,613 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

washer bottle's cap missing.

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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GJ54 WMZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ54 WMZ, 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 GJ54 WMZ registered?

GJ54 WMZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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