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AD53 MKG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

249,579 mi
Last recorded249,579 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 249,579 miles

Front Both plastic headlight lenses have some misting

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 243,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 237,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 228,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel getting high

rear brake pads look to be getting low

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 217,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 208,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 193,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 197,789 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Centre 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 urgent (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front pads approx 80% worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 174,990 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)

parking brake just meets braking effort

Fail 6 Sep 2014 174,990 miles

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

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)

parking brake just meets braking effort

Pass 24 Aug 2013 156,804 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 137,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 119,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,682 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,580 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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AD53 MKG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AD53 MKG, 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 AD53 MKG registered?

AD53 MKG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is AD53 MKG safe to buy?

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