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BM04 COD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,142 mi
Last recorded187,142 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 COD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 187,142 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 182,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 176,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 169,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 158,532 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 158,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 158,111 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 156,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 156,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 155,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 217,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 108,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 89,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,469 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,324 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded away

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,573 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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BM04 COD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BM04 COD, 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 BM04 COD registered?

BM04 COD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is BM04 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 COD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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