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RF04 XAK

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,224 mi
Last recorded155,224 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 XAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 155,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 150,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 149,049 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 149,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 147,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 147,667 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 135,945 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 126,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 125,936 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,094 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,916 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,386 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,945 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 XAK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAK, 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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RF04 XAK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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