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SP04 NNG

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 165,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damaged

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

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 155,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to f;lexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 150,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to f;lexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 147,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 147,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 144,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 144,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust manifold is blowing /leaking fumes

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 141,789 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,306 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 135,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,254 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,254 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,336 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on both edges

Fail 2 Sep 2011 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on both edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,920 miles

N/S Upper tail light not working

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,911 miles

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

N/S Upper tail light not working

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,084 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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SP04 NNG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP04 NNG, 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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SP04 NNG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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