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PL04 NWZ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,439 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,777 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,605 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,668 miles

all tyres have light perishing present

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,301 miles

both rear disc coroded on outter edges

pas pipe weeping fluid

Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear disc coroded on outter edges

pas pipe weeping fluid

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,141 miles

both front brake disc's coroded and pitted on surface of disc's

Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake disc's coroded and pitted on surface of disc's

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Aug 2010 46,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 39,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,470 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 24,044 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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PL04 NWZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PL04 NWZ, 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 PL04 NWZ registered?

PL04 NWZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is PL04 NWZ safe to buy?

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