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N6 DGT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,309 mi
Last recorded155,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 DGT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 155,309 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,797 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 139,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 136,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,933 miles

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

parking brake only just meets required performance

rearunderbody becoming coroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,598 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion rear suspension

Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,975 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,049 miles

all 4 tyres tread depth getting down

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,311 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,134 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,806 miles

p/brake travel

Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,806 miles

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

p/brake travel

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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N6 DGT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N6 DGT, 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 N6 DGT registered?

N6 DGT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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