MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc lightly scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc lightly scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake near end of reserve
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside reverse light not working
all tyres wearing on edges
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside reverse light not working
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
all tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside reverse light not working
all tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
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)
parking brake efficiency near limit,requires attention
underbody shields fitted to vehicle
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)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA04 RUW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LA04 RUW, 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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LA04 RUW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 August 2004.
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