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GK04 WCU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,700 mi
Last recorded202,700 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 202,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 194,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 194,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 189,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 170,407 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 170,407 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 162,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 154,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 148,111 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 148,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Flexi ( caliper) (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 133,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 127,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 121,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,144 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)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,789 miles

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

Nearside rear worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,570 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 WCU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK04 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

GK04 WCU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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