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N44 CRO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 151,050 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 135,787 miles

Engine management light inop (pre 2008)

Suspension warning on dash

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2022 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Engine management light inop (pre 2008)

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Suspension warning on dash

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,688 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 102,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,381 miles

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

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

both rear position lights dim

Fail 25 May 2017 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear position lights dim

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,269 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,699 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,699 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)

nearside rear tyre tread scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,191 miles

front coil springs corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,191 miles

Nearside 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)

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

front coil springs corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,459 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,304 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,304 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,458 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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N44 CRO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N44 CRO, 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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N44 CRO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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