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MB04 HPF

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HPF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 119,119 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm outer edge

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm outer edge

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,323 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 114,246 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)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 105,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,183 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 99,059 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)

engine management light showing

Pass 22 Feb 2014 97,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,481 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Handbrake will need attention on the offside in the near future

Noise on the steering rack possble U/J but can see as undershield fitted

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

Undershield fitted

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,481 miles

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

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Handbrake will need attention on the offside in the near future

Noise on the steering rack possble U/J but can see as undershield fitted

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,924 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,924 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silght knocking noise from steering rack no free play detected

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,821 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,060 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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MB04 HPF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB04 HPF, 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 HPF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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