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HF04 VOT

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,409 mi
Last recorded150,409 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VOT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 150,409 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

screen chips

Fail 4 Mar 2019 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

screen chips

Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,911 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,184 miles

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

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear inwards (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,896 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,356 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,983 miles

cuts to both front outer tyre walls -- cords not visible

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

cuts to both front outer tyre walls -- cords not visible

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S O/S Rear tyres on 3 mm of tread and cuts on outer side walls

O/S N/S Front tyres cuts in outer side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,173 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 VOT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF04 VOT, 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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HF04 VOT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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