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OX04 BZN

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,019 mi
Last recorded136,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 BZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,019 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust box outer cover slight corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 134,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 132,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe pinholed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear & fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips on screen

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 130,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear & fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips on screen

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,730 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,066 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,775 miles

Nearside Front wiring touches link bar on full lock

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

under trays and covers preventing full inspection of certain items

Fail 5 Apr 2016 124,774 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wiring touches link bar on full lock

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

under trays and covers preventing full inspection of certain items

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,265 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,268 miles

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum

Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,268 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,032 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,032 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 78,813 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,831 miles

Front brake discs wear thin

Front brake pads wearing thin

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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OX04 BZN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 OX04 BZN, 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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OX04 BZN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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