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H18 NKA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,652 mi
Last recorded165,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 NKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 165,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 157,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 157,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,799 miles

exhaust front pipe has slight leak

rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,613 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

rear number plate slight deteriation

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,558 miles

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

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

check parking brake system, long travel on lever and much lower effort on offside

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,004 miles

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

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

check parking brake system, very long travel on lever

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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H18 NKA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H18 NKA, 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 H18 NKA registered?

H18 NKA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is H18 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 NKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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