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GX53 VEW

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,900 miles

all suspension bushes worn but no play

cv boots worn (cracking badly)

front wipers spliting

oil weep from engine

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 138,900 miles

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

all suspension bushes worn but no play

cv boots worn (cracking badly)

front wipers spliting

oil weep from engine

suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 136,581 miles

both front brake pips corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Oct 2020 136,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack banjo bolts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 132,478 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid - at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2019 132,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid - at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,831 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 128,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working X 2 (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clasp broken. (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 124,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,129 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 98,129 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,657 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/r tyre scubbing on inner edge near mot limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,732 miles

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

parking brake leaver high

parking brake poor limit could do with ajusting

wipers poor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s 1 out of 2 side lights inop

o/s/r park break poor

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,088 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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GX53 VEW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX53 VEW, 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 GX53 VEW registered?

GX53 VEW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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