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PF53 KAA

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,596 miles

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,849 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 107,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 99,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm.

offside front tyre worn to approx 3mm.

oil leak on engine.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,308 miles

Incorrect fitment wiper blade fitted to passenger side

Metal brake pipes at rear above axle damaged

Nail in passenger side rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,312 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 57,324 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 57,324 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF53 KAA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PF53 KAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF53 KAA registered?

PF53 KAA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is PF53 KAA safe to buy?

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