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MB04 BVE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 140,130 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front air spring perished and cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just making min efficiency required

Fail 23 Nov 2018 140,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted in rear ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just making min efficiency

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension warning on dash

Tyre pressure warning on dash

o/s/f air spring perished and cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 133,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 133,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 120 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged part missing (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,273 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,194 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 92,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,142 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 16 Aug 2011 68,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,725 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,109 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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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MB04 BVE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol 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 MB04 BVE, 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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MB04 BVE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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