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L111 DOW

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,162 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 135,159 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,770 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 121,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,112 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,108 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,249 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 88,996 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 4X4 Light On (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front bush is split and coming away from its mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front bush is split and coming away from its mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 81,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,150 miles

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

Tyre Size 225/50 WR19 & 285/45 WR19 Yoko

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,450 miles

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

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

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

Tyre Size 225/50 WR19 & 285/45 WR19 Yoko

Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,254 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,534 miles

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

handbrake getting lazy

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

o/s and n/s rear child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection to adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 318,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,557 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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L111 DOW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L111 DOW, 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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L111 DOW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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