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KW04 WVH

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,369 mi
Last recorded106,369 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 WVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,369 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

all exposed metal brake pipes are showing some rust and deterioration

brake steering suspension and rear sub frame showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3.0mm and showing some deterioration on its tread areas

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,369 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exposed metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level below max but above min

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3.0mm and showing deterioration on its tread areas

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake has only just met its requirement it may need service or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL AREA.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL AREA.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL AREA.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm AND NO VISABLE TREAD ON THE INER PART OF THE TYRE ALSO HAS A NAIL IN ITS TREAD.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL AREA.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM AND HAS A NAIL IN ITS TREAD.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,157 miles

Front brake discs worn pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,157 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn pads 50% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,593 miles

Front brake discs worn pads ok

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,593 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn pads ok

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,638 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2007 28,026 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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KW04 WVH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW04 WVH, 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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KW04 WVH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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