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SH04 CTZ

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,891 mi
Last recorded171,891 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 171,891 miles

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

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

not plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

slight bind on rear brakes hand brake appears over tightened

Fail 22 May 2017 171,878 miles

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

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

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

not plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

slight bind on rear brakes hand brake appears over tightened

Pass 21 Nov 2016 162,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear brakes slight bind note new brake fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 149,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 142,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on n/s/r brakes

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2015 128,247 miles

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

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

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

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,465 miles

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

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

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

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,680 miles

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)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches engine and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

offside front drive shaft slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,146 miles

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

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,056 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 75,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,967 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,967 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,907 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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SH04 CTZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH04 CTZ, 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 SH04 CTZ registered?

SH04 CTZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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