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GU04 NKZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 162,403 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass also damaged and in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 162,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when the position lights are switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gear box coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning reduced light intensity (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 157,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 149,252 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 149,252 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,584 miles

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

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 146,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 143,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,401 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,575 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 135,462 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,628 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effiency only just passed

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,632 miles

parking brake performance low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,599 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 NKZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NKZ, 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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GU04 NKZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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