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SJ04 TSV

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 TSV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 137,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,273 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,192 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 127,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,504 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 121,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 115,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,947 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 76,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,017 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 68,017 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,257 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 TSV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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