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RL04 DHG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,818 mi
Last recorded172,818 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 DHG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 172,818 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 171,679 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 170,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear swivel bush noisy in movement but no play

Pass 13 Aug 2021 168,886 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,177 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 168,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 165,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,597 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 161,597 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 160,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,216 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,291 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 147,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,134 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 123,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 66,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,477 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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RL04 DHG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

RL04 DHG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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