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X500 WAR

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 144,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 144,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 142,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,236 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 118,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,196 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,394 miles

o/s/f \\\\\\\7 n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,842 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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X500 WAR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X500 WAR, 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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X500 WAR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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