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NT53 MHL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,046 mi
Last recorded197,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 197,046 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise alignment

rear gearbox mount warn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 197,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise alignment

knocking noise coming from N/S/F

rear gearbox mount warn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 190,116 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 190,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 180,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 174,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 168,746 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 168,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 162,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 143,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,466 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,182 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,698 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 16 May 2007 56,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NT53 MHL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NT53 MHL, 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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NT53 MHL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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