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BX04 CVT

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 CVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 79,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,388 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,966 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,141 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,261 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,600 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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BX04 CVT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX04 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX04 CVT registered?

BX04 CVT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is BX04 CVT safe to buy?

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