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RF04 FUH

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 FUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake 16%

rear brakes slight bind

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 101,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake 16%

rear brakes slight bind

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside c v gaiter slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,733 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,536 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 96,529 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,891 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,046 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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RF04 FUH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF04 FUH, 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 RF04 FUH registered?

RF04 FUH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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