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R900 MOB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 MOB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 111,831 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete water damage can not be read clearly (0.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,251 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,395 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,190 miles

engine/gearbox - full body undertrays - sill covers - engine bay covers fitted

n/s headlamp wash not working

n/s/f suspension strut dust cover split

odd size tyres front to rear

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,401 miles

engine /gearbox/ body undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 78,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,836 miles

park brake approaching end of reserve tarvel

Fail 14 Mar 2008 73,102 miles

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

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)

park brake approaching end of reserve tarvel

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,808 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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R900 MOB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R900 MOB, 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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R900 MOB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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