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RY04 VFW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,353 mi
Last recorded144,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 144,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 133,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,231 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,034 miles

N/S door mirror temp. repaired and loose

Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,938 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S door mirror temp. repaired and loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 37,198 miles

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

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

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 VFW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY04 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

RY04 VFW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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