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PE04 XFX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 XFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 131,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 127,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 101,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,003 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,245 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 XFX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFX, 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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What year was PE04 XFX registered?

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

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