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MW04 FSE

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,899 mi
Last recorded216,899 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 FSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 216,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 216,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/SIDE TO OFF/SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 211,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over on rear nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 173,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 173,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 135,150 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,504 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 85,801 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 58,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,951 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,703 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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MW04 FSE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW04 FSE, 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 MW04 FSE registered?

MW04 FSE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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