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DF52 CDO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2924cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,924cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 154,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 147,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 185,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 173,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 172,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 157,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 149,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 128,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015
Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,895 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 103,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 103,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on shoulder and sidewall weakened but no cord exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2007 89,622 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,425 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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DF52 CDO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,924cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF52 CDO, 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 DF52 CDO registered?

DF52 CDO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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