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MC04 CLJ

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the outer driveshaft gaiter.

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 143,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the outer driveshaft gaiter.

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 143,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are heavily corroded around the outer edge of the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,096 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective The safety catch is seized. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The nearside front to rear brake pipe is heavily corroded as it comes from behind the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged The pipe that runs to the offside rear is heavily corroded above the rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are heavily corroded around the outer edge of the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Small cut in the nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 134,927 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,150 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward main bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward main bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,184 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Front 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 18 Sep 2015 93,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,894 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,452 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,452 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,382 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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MC04 CLJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MC04 CLJ, 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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MC04 CLJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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