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X14 SJA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,290 mi
Last recorded147,290 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 SJA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 147,290 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 144,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 139,778 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,961 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat, belt not checked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from both differential output shaft seals.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak from both differential output shaft seals.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

rear discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 57,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,221 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,734 miles

sill covers, sump guard and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2007 27,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

sill covers, sump guard and undertray fitted

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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X14 SJA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X14 SJA, 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 X14 SJA registered?

X14 SJA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is X14 SJA safe to buy?

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