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X55 MOH

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,852 mi
Last recorded194,852 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 194,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 194,817 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 186,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 186,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 173,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

steering colum u/j noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2016 173,310 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal o/s steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

steering colum u/j noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2015 157,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting perish

Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,835 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r

Fail 22 Mar 2014 138,604 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front thrust rod bush worn

offside front thrust rod bush worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 122,647 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front thrust rod bush worn

offside front thrust rod bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,699 miles

play in nearside front thrust rod bush

play in offside front thrust rod bush

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,351 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,708 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

slight play in nearside front thrust rod bush

slight play in offside front thrust rod bush

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,305 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,109 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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X55 MOH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X55 MOH, 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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X55 MOH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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