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MH04 MYK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 MYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. O/S slightly corroded and N/S greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 127,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses. O/S slightly corroded and N/S greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,356 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wheels appear to have excessive camber.

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 121,354 miles

Emissions not tested lambda very high choked machine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots badly split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both are verrry high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cord exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch incomplete broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear most arm bent and ball joint worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge quite worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake poor both sides.

rear wheels appear to have excessive camber.

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,850 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear reversing lamp dim

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal sections on flex hoses appear corroded will see better when wheels off. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed twisted and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear reversing lamp dim

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal sections on flex hoses appear corroded will see better when wheels off. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 108,667 miles

parking brake could be better but acceptable

sidelamps correct colour at time of retest

Fail 17 May 2017 108,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both are orangy red (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort poo p effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2016 102,357 miles

Front Both. Tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 102,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine not running on all six cylinders.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,254 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,115 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 59,115 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,061 miles

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

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 MYK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MH04 MYK, 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 MYK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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