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SN04 XGM

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,115 mi
Last recorded158,115 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 158,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 143,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 141,488 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 141,409 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 134,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,267 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 125,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,247 miles

exhaust emmisions test not carried out due to exssesive leak of gasses

Fail 22 Dec 2015 109,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust emmisions test not carried out due to exssesive leak of gasses

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,740 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,784 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,458 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XGM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN04 XGM, 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 SN04 XGM registered?

SN04 XGM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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