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2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,860 mi
Last recorded268,860 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 268,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 265,020 miles

Front both sides front seat belts lower seat belt prescribed areas not fully inspected due to outer sill covers fitted

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

rear seat belts hot fully inspected due to load area in use

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 250,241 miles

Nearside door mirror reflector poor condition

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 231,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake efficiently only just makes the pass standard

handbrake lever is very close to the end of its travel

Pass 22 Feb 2018 232,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 232,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure warning light is on , indicating a loss of pressure not a system fault

dash warning says check rear brake lights , but all rear brake lights are working

Fail 22 Feb 2018 232,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose union ( banjo bolt was loose , tightened up and leak stopped) . Re pressurized brakes and rechecked for leaks , no leaks (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure warning light is on , indicating a loss of pressure not a system fault

dash warning says check rear brake lights , but all rear brake lights are working

Pass 24 Feb 2017 222,003 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 221,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass is damaged

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the rubber of their inside side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2014 215,714 miles

Advise: nesarside front tyre worn close to limit on outer shoulder

Advise: parking brake could be better.17%

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 215,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

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

Advise: nesarside front tyre worn close to limit on outer shoulder

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 189,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 189,803 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 188,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 165,754 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 165,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 142,968 miles

N/S rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,299 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn inner edge.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 93,997 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,787 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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P4 BPG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P4 BPG, 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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P4 BPG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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