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DX04 TKU

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,593 mi
Last recorded174,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 TKU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 174,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 166,288 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 166,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 156,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 149,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 149,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 139,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,045 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,045 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 123,013 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,013 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,778 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,962 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,819 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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DX04 TKU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc 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 DX04 TKU, 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 DX04 TKU registered?

DX04 TKU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DX04 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 TKU 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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