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RL04 DZJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,682 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and perished

both front supervention arm bushes split

self leveling suspention showing fault

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,683 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 98,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,390 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,540 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,249 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,726 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 DZJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

RL04 DZJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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