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AE04 GFX

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,651 mi
Last recorded190,651 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 GFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 190,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 13 Sep 2012 164,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 164,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 140,696 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 140,694 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 110,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,343 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 GFX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GFX, 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 AE04 GFX registered?

AE04 GFX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 GFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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