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GX04 XAD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XAD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 132,935 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 125,459 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 118,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,614 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,043 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 115,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2018 102,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,474 miles

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

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

all four tyres perished

brake light on dash illuminated

drivers door handle sometimes takes two attempts to open but opens efficiently

Fail 2 Jan 2018 99,470 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

all four tyres perished

brake light on dash illuminated

drivers door handle sometimes takes two attempts to open but opens efficiently

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,991 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,787 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,155 miles

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,387 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise dampness on offside front cv boot

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,580 miles

advise dampness on offside front cv boot

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,112 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 58,604 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,706 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Screen chipped.

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

Underside fully covered.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,127 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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GX04 XAD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GX04 XAD, 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 GX04 XAD registered?

GX04 XAD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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