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RK04 VHH

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VHH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 129,003 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2022 125,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,937 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,809 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,689 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,703 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,750 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,750 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,163 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,996 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,811 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,443 miles

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

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

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 VHH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

RK04 VHH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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