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SN53 GPR

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 GPR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension showing signs of corrosion.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rose bushes have slight play.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,976 miles

advise rear rose bushes on hubs

advise suspension play

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,976 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

advise metal brake pipes

advise rear rose bushes on hubs

advise suspension play

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,214 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,111 miles

Both rear H arm's bushes starting to split.

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Rear pads getting low 5mm

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,065 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both rear H arm's bushes starting to split.

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Rear pads getting low 5mm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,876 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,418 miles

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

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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SN53 GPR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SN53 GPR, 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 SN53 GPR registered?

SN53 GPR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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