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AE04 CAL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,902 mi
Last recorded143,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,902 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 143,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,573 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n.s.f brake pipe corroded

poor headlight beam

Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,899 miles

both front wish bone front bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,297 miles

front wish bone front bushes soft

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,133 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 124,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,961 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight ply in o/s/f inner rack joint

small pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,680 miles

play in front suspension arm balljoints and bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2011 84,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,286 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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AE04 CAL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey 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 AE04 CAL, 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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AE04 CAL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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