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SG04 ZDB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZDB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 186,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes greased unable to inspect fully

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 186,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes greased unable to inspect fully

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 173,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 153,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 153,684 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 134,768 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s door mirrors damaged but functional

Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,935 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cord

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,279 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,279 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,144 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 75,140 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,504 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner pads wearing thin.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,504 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front inner pads wearing thin.

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 ZDB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZDB, 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 SG04 ZDB registered?

SG04 ZDB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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