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SN53 PBX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2024 123,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,741 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 116,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 110,912 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 110,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has play

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,488 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 70,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 63,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,872 miles

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 PBX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN53 PBX, 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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SN53 PBX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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