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GN04 DWX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,350 mi
Last recorded141,350 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 DWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose twisted.

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

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,591 miles

n/s rear tyre just on legal limits

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight wear and movemant in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 5 May 2018 130,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 127,791 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 127,791 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 124,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 117,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 117,641 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 108,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

possible fuel leak pump area ?

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,582 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 86,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,860 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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GN04 DWX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN04 DWX, 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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GN04 DWX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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