MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Offside Rear additional side light not working
Offside Rear tyre got cut inn tread
Rear tyres wearing on inner edge,still legal
Slight play in rear lateral suspension arms
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
starter motor intermittent
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside mirror slightly loose
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear additional side light not working
Offside Rear tyre got cut inn tread
Rear tyres wearing on inner edge,still legal
Slight play in rear lateral suspension arms
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
starter motor intermittent
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s lower (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge and perished on the outer side wall
the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge and perished on the outer side wall
the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres sidewalls damaged
n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight damage (cut) in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords
Slight damage on o/s/r tyre inner sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight damage (cut) in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords
Slight damage on o/s/r tyre inner sidewall
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP04 VLB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WP04 VLB, 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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WP04 VLB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2004.
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