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HF04 VNA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

236,495 mi
Last recorded236,495 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 236,495 miles

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2018 233,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 216,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 197,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 172,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,749 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 116,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,515 miles

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

bonnet release catch stiff

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet release catch stiff

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drop link gaiter split

signs of wear from nearide front lower arm joint

Pass 11 May 2010 67,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,987 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,427 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 VNA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

HF04 VNA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is HF04 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 VNA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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