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PM04 TVA

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

203,982 mi
Last recorded203,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 TVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 203,982 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s head lamp lenses, deteriorated.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel - excessive.

Pass 10 May 2019 184,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f headlight washer jet is loose

oil leak on the rear diff

rear subframe is rusted

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 10 May 2019 184,058 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f headlight washer jet is loose

oil leak on the rear diff

rear subframe is rusted

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 12 May 2018 170,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 May 2018 170,144 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r 285/45/19/w (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre on limit 285/45/19/w

Pass 5 May 2017 163,346 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on outside edge

engine covers fitted and obscuring some components

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2017 163,342 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on outside edge

engine covers fitted and obscuring some components

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 155,600 miles

rear inner brake pads looking low

Fail 9 Apr 2016 155,600 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

rear inner brake pads looking low

Pass 18 Apr 2015 148,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2015 148,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 139,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 128,119 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 128,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 121,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,921 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 116,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre, sidewall scuffed

Fail 7 Jul 2009 97,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre, sidewall scuffed

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth and cut on inner edge cords not exsposed.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,814 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PM04 TVA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PM04 TVA, 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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PM04 TVA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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