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SL04 UFJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,549 mi
Last recorded150,549 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 UFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 150,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 150,250 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,728 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 144,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged traction control arm snapped. (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 137,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,856 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 127,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,113 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 117,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL04 UFJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL04 UFJ, 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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SL04 UFJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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