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P17 TRN

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 TRN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,121 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,995 miles

Centre Rear unable to fully check seatbelt operation

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully check seatbelt operation

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Centre Rear unable to fully check seatbelt operation

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

Nearside Rear unable to fully check seatbelt operation

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 71,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing 3x wheels (4.2.A.1e)

slight under body surface rust.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,154 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 63,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2008 48,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,297 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,397 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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P17 TRN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P17 TRN, 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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P17 TRN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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