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AV04 PXE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,973 mi
Last recorded180,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 180,973 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 180,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 177,045 miles

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

slight oil leak

slight play in rear stub axle bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2024 169,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 169,263 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,491 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear stub axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 164,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear stub axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 153,186 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

slight play in both upper rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,373 miles

O/S Front to Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 140,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,601 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 121,049 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2015 108,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 12 May 2014 99,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,167 miles

oil wetness on under tray

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 71,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,606 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise o/s/r wheel binding slightly

screw in n/s/r tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,657 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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AV04 PXE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV04 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV04 PXE registered?

AV04 PXE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AV04 PXE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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