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S19 MFB

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,326 mi
Last recorded173,326 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 MFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 173,326 miles

LUMPY IDLE

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

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

SMOKEY EXHAUST ON IDLE

Fail 27 Mar 2023 173,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.88mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 166,135 miles

both front cv boots pin holed

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front bumper damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,173 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 155,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front/back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 149,440 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 134,941 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2017 134,085 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 125,431 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r possition light has incorrect buld fitted, making it brighter than the others.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,831 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r hand brake little effort

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,609 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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S19 MFB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S19 MFB, 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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S19 MFB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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