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SN04 WLA

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 175,153 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 175,153 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 159,710 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 154,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 149,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes cracked/showing slight play

both front brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 21 Mar 2013 149,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake hose ferrules corroded

all rear suspension bushes cracked/showing slight play

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

both front brake pads worn

both front tyre treads worn

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,013 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 130,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 125,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,284 miles

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

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

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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SN04 WLA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SN04 WLA, 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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SN04 WLA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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