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GU04 FRX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,443 mi
Last recorded169,443 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FRX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 169,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle sticking slightlay

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

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,489 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 145,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,881 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment ort repair.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,853 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 117,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,044 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,044 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,841 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,597 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 93,583 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,068 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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GU04 FRX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU04 FRX, 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 GU04 FRX registered?

GU04 FRX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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