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PAL 4K

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 4K
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 112,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 112,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 110,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 107,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 90,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,686 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,675 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,001 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,660 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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PAL 4K is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PAL 4K, 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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PAL 4K is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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