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B15 HEB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,873 mi
Last recorded188,873 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HEB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 188,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 182,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 178,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 175,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 173,628 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 173,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 171,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 169,090 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 169,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 162,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 162,476 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 158,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 155,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 150,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 133,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,997 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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B15 HEB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B15 HEB, 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 B15 HEB registered?

B15 HEB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is B15 HEB safe to buy?

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