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SJ04 HWR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,573 mi
Last recorded173,573 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 173,573 miles

Front Both sides wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Outer surface corrosion on body panels/bubbling

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2022 173,573 miles

Front Both sides wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer surface corrosion on body panels/bubbling

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2020 166,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 157,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,661 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,056 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,276 miles

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

hand brake minimum effort

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 HWR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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