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N111 SUM

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 SUM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,669 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 45,669 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 44,135 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 37,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.50.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side 285.45.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 31,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 31,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,238 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 29,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,733 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,122 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,606 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 24,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,813 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,847 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 20,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,517 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 16,347 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 14,416 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 14,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CRACKES & SPLIT'S IN TREAD

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE CRACKES & SPLIT'S IN TREAD

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE CRACKES & SPLIT'S IN TREAD

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 9,170 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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N111 SUM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 N111 SUM, 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 N111 SUM registered?

N111 SUM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is N111 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 SUM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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