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MF04 JTX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,381 mi
Last recorded210,381 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JTX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 210,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 210,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 194,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 194,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 178,458 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 15 Oct 2015 178,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,487 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 153,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 129,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 83,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,531 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,736 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 54,682 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

large lip at front discs

rear pads 3k approx remain

rear seat base insecure

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,041 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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MF04 JTX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF04 JTX, 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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MF04 JTX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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