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BJ04 PRO

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,001 mi
Last recorded232,001 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 PRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 232,001 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe sprayed with protective paint

Pass 1 Apr 2023 225,172 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe sprayed with protective paint

Fail 1 Apr 2023 225,172 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe sprayed with protective paint

Pass 25 Mar 2022 218,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily covered in protective paint covering all components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 209,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 209,698 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 203,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 192,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 192,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 179,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 179,769 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed changed plates on test (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 169,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 158,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 142,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,468 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 126,468 miles

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 115,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,369 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have cuts in treads

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on inner edge

nearsie front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ04 PRO 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 69.2%.

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 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 BJ04 PRO, 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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What year was BJ04 PRO registered?

BJ04 PRO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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