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RY04 EDX

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,713 mi
Last recorded114,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 EDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPS light on

Fail 16 Aug 2019 114,713 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285x45x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

TPS light on

Pass 4 May 2018 108,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 285x45x19 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective spare fitted to car at time of test. ()

hand brake passed at 17 %

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,210 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,207 miles

Centre Front oil wetness under bell housing area

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle at flex connection area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along top of top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.46mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm + cut and scuffed on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flex connection under wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded along top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.46mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm + cut and scuffed on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil wetness under bell housing/engine

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,293 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 64,097 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 55,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,972 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,928 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,099 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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RY04 EDX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RY04 EDX, 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 RY04 EDX registered?

RY04 EDX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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