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B4 BFL

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 55,878 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,005 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,302 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,397 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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B4 BFL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 BFL, 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 B4 BFL registered?

B4 BFL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is B4 BFL safe to buy?

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