MOT Status
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169,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a pin hole in it
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat secured in nearside rear seat belt
rear tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat secured in nearside rear seat belt
rear tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
center rear seat belt not tested as a child seat was fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center rear seat belt not tested as a child seat was fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X5 VRA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 X5 VRA, 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 VRA registered?
X5 VRA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2004.
Is X5 VRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X5 VRA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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