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PFZ 5457

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,937 mi
Last recorded175,937 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 5457
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 175,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 171,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 160,800 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 160,800 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 154,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

presenter adviced exhaust leaking/manifold

Fail 5 Mar 2018 154,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

presenter adviced exhaust leaking/manifold

Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,319 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 148,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,747 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 140,723 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 126,873 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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PFZ 5457 is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PFZ 5457, 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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PFZ 5457 is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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