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2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,189 mi
Last recorded272,189 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 UAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 272,189 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front damage to windscreen

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

self levelling light is on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 272,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front damage to windscreen

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 246,990 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 246,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 222,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 222,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 197,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 172,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

deterioration of nearside front windscreen wiper blade.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes(rear transverse)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,422 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

tyre presure waring lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 65,896 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 45,921 miles

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

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

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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HK04 UAU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK04 UAU, 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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HK04 UAU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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