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MJ04 BUF

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,122 mi
Last recorded136,122 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,122 miles

Emissions too clean

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 96,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,678 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,320 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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MJ04 BUF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MJ04 BUF, 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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What year was MJ04 BUF registered?

MJ04 BUF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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