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CV04 AKF

2004 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,353 mi
Last recorded198,353 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 AKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 198,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 188,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 183,537 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 183,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 181,238 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 178,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 175,768 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 171,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,647 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 165,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,672 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,741 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 131,697 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,311 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Oct 2010 99,440 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,867 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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CV04 AKF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV04 AKF, 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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CV04 AKF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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