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X55 PFC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 149,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,235 miles

Front Steering rack noisy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 143,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack noisy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,010 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,628 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 112,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,601 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 99,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,963 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

stonechips in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,875 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 67,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,159 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear number plates advise

rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

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 PFC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X55 PFC, 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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What year was X55 PFC registered?

X55 PFC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is X55 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 PFC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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