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GK04 MGX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 89,858 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 89,596 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn heavily inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 82,669 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing very heavily on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,444 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted offside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing very heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,378 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wing morror broken

offside rear, both nearside and offside front tyes worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,030 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

power steering pipe damp under bonnet at nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2007 25,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front cv gatiors starting to perish

both front tyres on limit

chips to screen

front pads worn

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre close to limit worn inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge

power steering leak

rear pads worn

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 MGX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

GK04 MGX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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