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RK04 ZWU

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 ZWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,669 miles

O/S rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Park brake 16%

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,824 miles

Blue smoke

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 108,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Blue smoke

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 104,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,501 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,225 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,792 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,669 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,848 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 ZWU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

RK04 ZWU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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