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E6 MKJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 MKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,511 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 97,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,096 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement front

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Park brake performance poor

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,819 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Hand brake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight oil leak from around oil filter housing area

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,218 miles

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

Offside Front level sensor linkage bar is slightly loose

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The Park Brake has just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require service or adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,838 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,988 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 59,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 51,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,678 miles

advise both rear tyres on limits

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,631 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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E6 MKJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E6 MKJ, 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 E6 MKJ registered?

E6 MKJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is E6 MKJ safe to buy?

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