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S23 AWN

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,903 mi
Last recorded186,903 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 AWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 186,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 183,794 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 183,794 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 180,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 173,564 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 173,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 167,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 162,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,313 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge - 275/40 ZR20 106W XL

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 151,700 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Fuel conditioner is advised for detoxing system which improves performance

Fail 23 Sep 2014 151,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Fail 18 Sep 2013 142,413 miles

.............. Thanx 4visiting us ............

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,413 miles

.............. Thanx 4visiting us ............

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,071 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,289 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,573 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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S23 AWN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S23 AWN, 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 S23 AWN registered?

S23 AWN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is S23 AWN safe to buy?

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