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MH04 UMD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,502 mi
Last recorded174,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 UMD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 174,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

undertrays and under pannels fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Aug 2024 174,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leak

undertrays and under pannels fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Aug 2023 171,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 165,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 160,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 157,676 miles

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

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

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2020 157,675 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 143,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,746 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

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

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

Offside Front wiper starting to split

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 132,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

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

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

Offside Front wiper starting to split

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dog leg arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint dog leg arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 100,701 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,652 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,517 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,709 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

slight dampness around power steering pipe

slight movement from rear subframe bushes

Fail 24 Dec 2010 46,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside windscreen wiper blade torn

slight dampness around power steering pipe

slight movement from rear subframe bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,639 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,126 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,166 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 UMD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UMD, 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 UMD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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