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B11 AAB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 105,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,180 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 97,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 89,648 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,330 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 78,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,369 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,355 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,429 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,429 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,282 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have cracks between the treads

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,736 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 40,736 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,776 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,700 miles

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

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

Slight damage to nsf tyre side wall [no cords showing]

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,271 miles

coolant leak from the expansion tank

Fail 31 Oct 2007 18,263 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

coolant leak from the expansion tank

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,850 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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B11 AAB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B11 AAB, 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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B11 AAB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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