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MF04 WDS

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,645 mi
Last recorded167,645 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 WDS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 167,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 167,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 160,769 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 160,769 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 156,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,035 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 133,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 125,759 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 125,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 93,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,708 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,104 miles

small cut nsr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2008 39,086 miles

nsr tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

small cut osf tyre outer sidewall

various small stonechips in front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,504 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 WDS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MF04 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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