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SK53 HPE

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,493 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 100,489 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,682 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 142,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 131,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 122,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,624 miles

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

bonnet has some damage

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,298 miles

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

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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SK53 HPE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SK53 HPE, 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 SK53 HPE registered?

SK53 HPE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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