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AO04 RZK

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RZK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 144,002 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 139,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 136,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 134,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 128,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,450 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 123,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,578 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 46,618 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,459 miles

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

Screw in nearside rear and offside front tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Screw in nearside rear and offside front tyres

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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AO04 RZK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO04 RZK, 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 AO04 RZK registered?

AO04 RZK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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