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PL04 ZVD

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ZVD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 77,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door window inop.

off side rear window inop

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,164 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/o/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,210 miles

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

o/o/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 33,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,682 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 ZVD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZVD, 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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PL04 ZVD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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