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HF04 FRT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FRT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 276,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 267,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 254,954 miles

Front N/S+O/S tyres worn inner outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 254,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays/sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 254,914 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre tread bald on inside of pattern

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms inner rubber bushes deterioated but not exssesive movement

under trays/engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 244,556 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll link

Pass 11 Aug 2015 237,360 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 11 Aug 2015 237,360 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 230,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 221,450 miles

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 24 Aug 2012 213,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011
Pass 16 Feb 2010 172,367 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 86,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,765 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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HF04 FRT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF04 FRT, 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 HF04 FRT registered?

HF04 FRT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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