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RK04 VJU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,238 mi
Last recorded180,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 180,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 171,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,250 miles

hand brake just meet requirements

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,204 miles

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 15 May 2018 127,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,002 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 12 May 2016 103,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,012 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,792 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,543 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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RK04 VJU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJU, 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 RK04 VJU registered?

RK04 VJU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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