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HW04 HSZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,726 mi
Last recorded199,726 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 199,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 191,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 175,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 163,877 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 163,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 132,511 miles

Front Outer both sides cv gaiters slightly perished

all brake pipes corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

slight travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2014 105,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 94,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 82,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Speed limiter tamperproof device defective (6.5.B.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,798 miles

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt webbing only

Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt webbing only

Pass 4 May 2007 34,786 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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HW04 HSZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HW04 HSZ, 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 HW04 HSZ registered?

HW04 HSZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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