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X5 BXL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,803 mi
Last recorded244,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2015 244,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 219,936 miles

Brake pad/s wearing low e.g. offside rear outer and some rear discs corrosion

Brake pipes corrosion towards nearside rear (unable to view fully). Offside front pipe corroded & nearside front previously greased- presume corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 200,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering hose sweating

TPMS light on

Unable to view all brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various localised secions of brake pipe corroding. Nearside front previously greased, presume corrosion

W/screen chipped

Pass 18 May 2012 178,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s/r suspension upper front arm

Pass 18 May 2011 154,075 miles

Front inner brake pads may be worn; discs corroding

Play in nearside track rod end- recommend replace

Rear tyres inner edges worn esp. nearside

Slight play in tow hitch & electrics adrift

Pass 5 May 2010 132,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,781 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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X5 BXL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X5 BXL, 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 X5 BXL registered?

X5 BXL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is X5 BXL safe to buy?

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