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MV04 RZL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,102 mi
Last recorded148,102 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 148,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 148,076 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,490 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Handbrake performance is poor

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside/Nearside rear tyres fouling the inner rear wheel guards when the vehicle is raised by a jack at the back.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,181 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 93,181 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 82,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,918 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 62,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and very close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,394 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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MV04 RZL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV04 RZL, 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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MV04 RZL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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