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RK04 WFT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,916 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,002 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage strongly advise (2.3.4c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,000 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance faint bad earth (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 80kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wiring trap inbetween shocker /hub

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicators255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage strongly advise (2.3.4c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,991 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,719 miles

offside and nearside front suspesion trailing arm bushes cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres worn in center tread

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 3 May 2012 97,126 miles

offside and nearside front track arm bushes split

Pass 31 May 2011 83,314 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 May 2011 83,314 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 61,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2009 48,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 36,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,193 miles

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

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 WFT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

RK04 WFT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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