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47 MS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,783 mi
Last recorded201,783 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 MS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 201,783 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 186,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 160,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,984 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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47 MS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 47 MS, 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 47 MS registered?

47 MS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is 47 MS safe to buy?

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