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GP53 UAM

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,564 mi
Last recorded149,564 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 149,564 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 140,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 136,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 136,867 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Big arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,083 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 120,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,887 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 110,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50R19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,225 miles

front pads look low

osf brake pipe rusted

rear sub-frame rusted slightly

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven wear

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,451 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have uneven wear

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,341 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 65,241 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,337 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2010 50,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn outside edge offside rear tyre badly worn inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,037 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front outer CV Boots cracking up.

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Both front wiper blades leaving lines on screen when operated with washers.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake to operate,on brake tester.

Offside rear tyre bald on very inner edge.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,037 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front wiper blades leaving lines on screen when operated with washers.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake to operate,on brake tester.

Offside rear tyre bald on very inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 29,558 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres 2.mm

washer jet operation poor

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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GP53 UAM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GP53 UAM, 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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GP53 UAM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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