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N7 SFM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,944 mi
Last recorded169,944 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 166,128 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 166,128 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 160,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 143,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 134,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,868 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,765 miles

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

o/s w/blade poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2008 48,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,346 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N7 SFM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N7 SFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N7 SFM registered?

N7 SFM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is N7 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SFM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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