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OL04 MCM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL04 MCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 197,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 193,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 187,157 miles

both front brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 180,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2015 180,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2014 171,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 156,577 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 156,577 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 143,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,492 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 118,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 74,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,012 miles

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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OL04 MCM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OL04 MCM, 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 OL04 MCM registered?

OL04 MCM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is OL04 MCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL04 MCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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