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OW53 KWE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 KWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 106,600 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 106,600 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,693 miles

both rear tyres heavy wear to inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 897,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,334 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,103 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OW53 KWE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OW53 KWE, 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 OW53 KWE registered?

OW53 KWE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is OW53 KWE safe to buy?

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