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SE04 CHK

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 CHK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,451 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front offside corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. offside front (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,888 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 102,857 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 83,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,524 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,137 miles

Rear 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 61,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SE04 CHK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol 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 SE04 CHK, 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 SE04 CHK registered?

SE04 CHK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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