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GW04 CJW

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,120 mi
Last recorded190,120 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 CJW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 190,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 104,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,108 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play rear subframe bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,108 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play rear subframe bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,771 miles

Engine management light on

Front both front brake discs worn inner faces

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both rear brake discs worn inner faces

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,718 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitering systen shows a fault

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,830 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,922 miles

Tyre under inflation light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,324 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,324 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,635 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,495 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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GW04 CJW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GW04 CJW, 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 GW04 CJW registered?

GW04 CJW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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