MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under tray fitting
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under tray fitting
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting brackets only fixed on with one nut on each mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
both rear exhaust hanger slightly perished
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake performance only 16%
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake performance only 16%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
automatic headlight adjuster broken
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both the front C.V boots are near the limit for wear.
Both the front seat-belt buckles can be twisted quite alot but strands feel fine.
Both the wipers are just clearing the windscreen due to the screen being dirty.
The handbrake switch is slightly faulty and movement in the handbrake is getting near the limit.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both the front C.V boots are near the limit for wear.
Both the front seat-belt buckles can be twisted quite alot but strands feel fine.
Both the wipers are just clearing the windscreen due to the screen being dirty.
The handbrake switch is slightly faulty and movement in the handbrake is getting near the limit.
Chip on the windscreen in the drivers area is right on the limit.
Chip on windscreen but without the drivers area.
Nail in the O/S/F tyre.
The rubber boot on the O/S/R bar link is burst.
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD53 BSU 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 72.7%.
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 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 SD53 BSU, 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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SD53 BSU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 February 2004.
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