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X5 PAE

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,583 mi
Last recorded115,583 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 PAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

advise nearside and offside brake hoses slightly insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2024 115,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 115,541 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 110,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,306 miles

front both sides cv gaiters deteriorated

parking brake 16% just met limit

Pass 17 Oct 2021 109,280 miles

front both sides cv gaiters deteriorated

parking brake 16% just met limit

Pass 29 Sep 2018 106,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,392 miles

Front nearside/offside slight damage to tyre outer sidewalls no cords exposed at time of test

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

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

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,671 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,688 miles

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

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,474 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 PAE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PAE, 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 X5 PAE registered?

X5 PAE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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