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GX04 XAV

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,127 mi
Last recorded139,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,127 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,415 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2015 130,404 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has got a slight bulge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,648 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has got a slight bulge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,820 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,811 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 78,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2008 71,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 60,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

check parking brake system, lower effort on offside

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 XAV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX04 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

GX04 XAV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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