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RK04 ETU

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,561 mi
Last recorded158,561 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 158,561 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 158,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 150,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,581 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 135,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 122,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 114,407 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 82,666 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,554 miles

off side front tyre worn from edges

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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RK04 ETU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RK04 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK04 ETU registered?

RK04 ETU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is RK04 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 ETU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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