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M999 BOR

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 BOR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,332 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 144,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,388 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 140,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,900 miles

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

under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 139,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad wear indicator on but plenty material on pads.

under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 129,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside parking brake reading only just met min requirements

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

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 18 Jan 2018 129,563 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective suspension self leveling warning message on (xenon headlamps) (1.7.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside parking brake reading only just met min requirements

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

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,626 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

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

o/s/f suspension level sensor linkage broken

self levelling fault message showing and xenons fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,626 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

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

o/s/f suspension level sensor linkage broken

self levelling fault message showing and xenons fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,886 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 99,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,980 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 96,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 90,104 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inside edge,cracking & cut on tread 285/45/19

Pass 14 May 2013 83,711 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on wall 285/45/19

o/s & n/s/f tyres at wear indicators 255/50/19

o/s/r tyre cut on tread 285/45/19

Fail 13 May 2013 83,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre cut on wall 285/45/19

o/s & n/s/f tyres at wear indicators 255/50/19

o/s/r tyre cut on tread 285/45/19

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,125 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 69,198 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,095 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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M999 BOR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M999 BOR, 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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M999 BOR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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