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GK04 FTV

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,256 mi
Last recorded153,256 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 FTV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 147,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 147,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt plug full of broken glass (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 136,517 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 136,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 124,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 102,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,206 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,936 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 78,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,116 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,162 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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GK04 FTV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GK04 FTV, 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 GK04 FTV registered?

GK04 FTV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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