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SM04 SZF

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,657 mi
Last recorded121,657 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 SZF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,366 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 119,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 108,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,486 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 105,448 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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 1 Aug 2015 100,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,616 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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SM04 SZF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 SM04 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM04 SZF registered?

SM04 SZF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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