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RK04 VJX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 110,499 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,628 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant bottle leaking

slight play felt at n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,446 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VJX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

RK04 VJX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is RK04 VJX safe to buy?

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