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E1 JVB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,081 mi
Last recorded93,081 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,858 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,255 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,255 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 49,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,163 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 37,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,114 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

all suspension arms have slight play in bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,618 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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E1 JVB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E1 JVB, 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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E1 JVB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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