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SJ04 GSY

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,397 mi
Last recorded196,397 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 196,397 miles

under covers engine covers

Fail 26 Mar 2019 196,397 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers engine covers

Pass 22 Mar 2018 190,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 176,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 176,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 161,738 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 143,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,195 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

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

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

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

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

Osr brake dragging slightly !

Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn

nearside wiper torn

offside lower side light inop

offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,862 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,584 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,116 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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SJ04 GSY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ04 GSY, 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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SJ04 GSY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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