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AB04 ASA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,796 mi
Last recorded149,796 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ASA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer cv gator perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes are worn

both rear tyres are worn in centres

Fail 3 Nov 2017 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch pipe too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub stabilizer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer cv gator perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes are worn

both rear tyres are worn in centres

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,093 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,953 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,624 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 61,529 miles

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering most prescribed areas

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,057 miles

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)

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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AB04 ASA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AB04 ASA, 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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AB04 ASA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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