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BF04 ADX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ADX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 134,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 134,232 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,705 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 107,699 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 100,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,911 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,132 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outersills also 75% of the underbody inclueding components.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,132 miles

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

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

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outersills also 75% of the underbody inclueding components.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,588 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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BF04 ADX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF04 ADX, 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 BF04 ADX registered?

BF04 ADX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is BF04 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 ADX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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