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C41 RNS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 RNS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,972 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 104,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 101,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 83,558 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 83,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 58,644 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 54,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,512 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 18,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C41 RNS 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 82.6%.

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 C41 RNS, 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 C41 RNS registered?

C41 RNS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is C41 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C41 RNS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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