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MH04 LRE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,028 mi
Last recorded161,028 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 161,028 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 161,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 152,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 152,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL TYRES HAVE CUTTS ,SPLITS & SIDE WALL DAMAGE ie CRACKING THAT LOOKS LIKE BEEN RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

BONNET SAFETY CATCH NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,674 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,439 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 May 2011 62,320 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clunk from steering rack

full undercovers fitted

Fail 25 May 2011 62,320 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clunk from steering rack

full undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,968 miles

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

squeak on suspension at r/o/s

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,741 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,612 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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MH04 LRE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH04 LRE, 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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MH04 LRE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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