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MA04 MLE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,756 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (marked with red chork) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (marked with red chork) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (marked with red chork) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded/pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,530 miles

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 23 Aug 2014 89,556 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,740 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,740 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,212 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,101 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on the inside edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front tyre completely bald on the inside edge

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,775 miles

Unable to carry out full check of underbody due to covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,447 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 19,447 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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MA04 MLE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA04 MLE, 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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What year was MA04 MLE registered?

MA04 MLE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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