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RV04 LGY

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,944 mi
Last recorded175,944 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 LGY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 175,944 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 175,944 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 165,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 153,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear sidelight is slightly dull

offside front sidelight is slightly dull

Fail 7 Mar 2014 144,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear sidelight is slightly dull

offside front sidelight is slightly dull

Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 127,019 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,639 miles

all four tyres are getting low and have stonecuts in places

number of stonechips in windscreen

offside rear tyre is worn and stepped slightly on inner sidewall where it looks as if it may have been fouling at some time but no signs of fouling anywhere now

Fail 21 Mar 2012 114,588 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres are getting low and have stonecuts in places

nearside front anti roll bar link is slightly worn

number of stonechips in windscreen

offside rear tyre is worn and stepped slightly on inner sidewall where it looks as if it may have been fouling at some time but no signs of fouling anywhere now

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,517 miles

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

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

all four tyres have slight stonecut damage in places

Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,275 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges, close to inner chord. recommend replacement tyres and wheel alignment

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,134 miles

deep cuts o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2009 72,048 miles

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

deep cuts o/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,204 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cuts to all tyres.some deep.

front brake discs lipped

n/s aim on lower limits

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cuts to all tyres.some deep.

front brake discs lipped

long parking brake travel

n/s aim on lower limits

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,707 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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RV04 LGY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV04 LGY, 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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RV04 LGY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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