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BF04 WKV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WKV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper 50% section bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Space saver spare tyre fitted nearside rear

Fail 1 Oct 2025 140,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe on route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside rear upper rearmost suspension arm outer ball joints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear tyre excessively worn on inside shoulder exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper 50% section bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Parking brake response poor nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,311 miles

Parking brake response poor nearside

Fail 9 Sep 2024 131,311 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Located at offside front suspension arm, (module link arm disconnected) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Main straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake response poor nearside

Pass 4 Sep 2023 118,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 118,944 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Corrected at time of test (0.1 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 118,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside front (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 112,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,026 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cill covers + under trays fitted

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cill covers + under trays fitted

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,229 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside shoulder worn through to ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cill covers +under trays fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s +n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cill covers +under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,670 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,272 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,625 miles

o/s/f tyre close to marker bars

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 WKV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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