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AO04 RZT

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RZT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,489 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 52,480 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 51,548 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 51,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,634 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

Fail 30 Sep 2022 47,634 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 45,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 44,588 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,142 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres have age related veneer cracking / perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyres have age related veneer cracking / perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,109 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 26,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 25,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre. not down to cords

michelin MXV4 235/65R17 104H

Fail 12 May 2011 25,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre. not down to cords

michelin MXV4 235/65R17 104H

Pass 14 May 2010 22,440 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 22,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 19,511 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,980 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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AO04 RZT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZT, 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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AO04 RZT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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