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N80 MCA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,909 mi
Last recorded150,909 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 MCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 150,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,001 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,896 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,865 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 84,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 46,387 miles

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner 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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N80 MCA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N80 MCA, 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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N80 MCA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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