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PE04 FCL

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,689 mi
Last recorded157,689 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 FCL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 157,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 147,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 117,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,755 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 109,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,031 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,962 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,524 miles

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

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

handbrake weak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mirror cover req;

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,971 miles

mirror cover req;

Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,299 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,299 miles

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 3 Jan 2008 40,449 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,698 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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PE04 FCL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PE04 FCL, 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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PE04 FCL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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