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SG04 WDS

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

225,917 mi
Last recorded225,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WDS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 225,917 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met emission requirements (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 225,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced faulty led bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just met emission requirements (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 206,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 206,071 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 195,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 195,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 186,026 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 186,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,776 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 163,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 118,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer side wall and outer tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,412 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,888 miles

offside front lower track control arm inner bush slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,075 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside windscreen wiper is torn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,590 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside windscreen wiper is torn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,370 miles

Both the front C.V boots are starting to wear.

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear on the inside edges.

The characters on both the number plates are incorectly spaced.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,798 miles

Front inner brake pads are getting low. Advise closer investigation.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The front inner brake pads are getting low. Advise closer investigation!

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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SG04 WDS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG04 WDS, 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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SG04 WDS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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