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A8 PPX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,883 mi
Last recorded170,883 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 170,883 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases likely to affect emissions. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

EML doesn't illuminate.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 164,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole next to exhaust hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 161,475 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe, hanger snapped from (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger broke from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 161,473 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe, hanger snapped from (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger broke from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 159,275 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,825 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake passed on limit at 16%

Fail 6 Dec 2018 156,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

parking brake passed on limit at 16%

Pass 6 May 2017 152,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 152,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 150,543 miles

1 x exhaust hanger broken off

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

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

nsf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,492 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 147,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,882 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 130,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,870 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyre walls damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 113,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front tyre walls damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 PPX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A8 PPX, 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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A8 PPX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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