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N20 GJO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,334 mi
Last recorded175,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 GJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 175,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 152,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rear tyres very near legal limit, advised to change immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,252 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,032 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,422 miles

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

mot carried out in wet condition

underguard fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,939 miles

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

slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,465 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear brake discs worn slightly

both rear brakes binding

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear brake discs worn slightly

both rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 36,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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N20 GJO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N20 GJO, 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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N20 GJO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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