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BIG 6950

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,952 mi
Last recorded151,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6950
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 151,952 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 148,742 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 133,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,467 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,402 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)

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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,290 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is on legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,444 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 31 Mar 2011 63,442 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,675 miles

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

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

chip in section b of windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

chip in section b of windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,841 miles

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,007 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,007 miles

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

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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BIG 6950 is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BIG 6950, 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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BIG 6950 is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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