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BT04 XWD

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,594 mi
Last recorded147,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 147,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 132,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 128,923 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,734 miles

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

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Pipe from bottle slight leak. (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,191 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,922 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,226 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,430 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,628 miles

offside front top drop link rubber perished resulting in slight movement in joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,985 miles

rear wiper arm siezed!!

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,193 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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BT04 XWD 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 BT04 XWD, 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 BT04 XWD registered?

BT04 XWD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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