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HY04 DMZ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 DMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 170,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 161,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 161,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N.S, & O.S. headlamps need to be cleaned. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N.S. & O.S. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 154,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wearing on inner edge, offside rear

Pass 14 May 2021 148,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS/ AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

driver door mirror slightly delaminated

Pass 19 May 2020 145,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens delaminating ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 141,069 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured using tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 141,064 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS / AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured using tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 132,875 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test secure by tape (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met, 16% no lock out

Fail 21 May 2018 132,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test secure by tape (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met, 16% no lock out

Pass 26 May 2017 123,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 123,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 116,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 116,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

nearside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs(cut) deterioration.

offside rear outer shoulder tyre feathered slightly.

Pass 22 May 2014 101,652 miles

deep cuts in side wall of n/ side tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 97,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 88,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 88,954 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 84,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 59,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,401 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,833 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing out from the inner edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,833 miles

both rear tyres wearing out from the inner edges.

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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HY04 DMZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HY04 DMZ, 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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HY04 DMZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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