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RK04 XFX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,786 mi
Last recorded168,786 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 XFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,786 miles

Hand brake efficiency reading slightly low 18% (min.16%)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 168,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake efficiency reading slightly low 18% (min.16%)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,534 miles

Hand brake reading slightly low

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s alloy wheel rims slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 164,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative due to being insecure (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Side repeater not working o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s alloy wheel rims slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 159,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 159,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 145,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,286 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 XFX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

RK04 XFX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is RK04 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 XFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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