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RN04 EVJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 EVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,345 miles

Headlight lenses beginning to fade/mist

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator comes on instead of sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

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

Headlight lenses beginning to fade/mist

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,217 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,775 miles

front inner pad condition unknown-limited vision-advise wheels off inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,880 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,520 miles

( child seats fitted in nearside and offside rear )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,061 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,992 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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RN04 EVJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN04 EVJ, 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 RN04 EVJ registered?

RN04 EVJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is RN04 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN04 EVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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