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A13 GKA

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,860 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,860 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer edge worn

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 71,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer edge worn

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

Pass 6 May 2014 61,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 3 May 2014 61,815 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 2 May 2013 59,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,369 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,432 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,113 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,006 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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A13 GKA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A13 GKA, 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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A13 GKA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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