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RL04 BAT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,109 mi
Last recorded171,109 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 171,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both front rears will prob need replacing for next (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 164,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,900 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,972 miles

parking brake on min requirements

Pass 13 Jun 2015 138,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,050 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wear on brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,924 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 113,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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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RL04 BAT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RL04 BAT, 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 RL04 BAT registered?

RL04 BAT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is RL04 BAT safe to buy?

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