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RK04 VXS

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,460 mi
Last recorded113,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f & n/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s/f (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working fronts (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f & n/s/f (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F,N/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear worn to 0 mm on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,277 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,791 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,952 miles

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

oil leak under n/s/f of car

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,669 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 VXS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

RK04 VXS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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