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GL04 FTX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,912 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad warning wire rubbed threw on shocker

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear wheels something catching on rotation requires further investigation

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,188 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe which goes to flexi pipe is corroded

Offside Front headlamp aim just meats limits

Offside Rear Outer break disk is slightly worn and pitted on the face

both front headlight lens covers are deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2022 106,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe which goes to flexi pipe is corroded

Offside Front headlamp aim just meats limits

Offside Rear Outer break disk is slightly worn and pitted on the face

both front headlight lens covers are deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,187 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,393 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,094 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 65,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,858 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,629 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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GL04 FTX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GL04 FTX, 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 GL04 FTX registered?

GL04 FTX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is GL04 FTX safe to buy?

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