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BC04 GRU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5mm -2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread, both sides, tread not visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides stabiliser links outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 133,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyres, dangerous defect (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both dip beams (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Not reaching screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5mm -2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread, both sides, tread not visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread just visable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer treads damaged & worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer treads damaged & worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 128,872 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,415 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 101,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,706 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,899 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

beam patterns poor

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,068 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked can see ok

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,161 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 66,161 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,438 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,929 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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BC04 GRU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BC04 GRU, 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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BC04 GRU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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