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BF04 FXV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

202,839 mi
Last recorded202,839 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 202,839 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 197,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 197,244 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper spring missing

Pass 31 Aug 2022 182,943 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 177,762 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 177,762 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 174,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 174,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 167,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 158,899 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 158,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 151,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 151,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 136,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 136,916 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 126,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 112,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2010 100,094 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 100,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 89,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 88,924 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 78,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2008 78,191 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,348 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 FXV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXV, 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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BF04 FXV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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