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SF53 WCW

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 WCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears ()

Front number plate slighty damaged

Offside Front tyre wall small cut

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears ()

Front number plate slighty damaged

Offside Front tyre wall small cut

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has a split in outer sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has a split in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,463 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,463 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 49,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,458 miles

BOTH/REAR/TYRES/WORN/INNER/EDGE

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,825 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,531 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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SF53 WCW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF53 WCW, 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 SF53 WCW registered?

SF53 WCW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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