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EA04 PCX

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,937 mi
Last recorded117,937 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 PCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 117,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 110,536 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 110,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,683 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shock absorberts corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,265 miles

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

Front Undertray Fitted

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 102,002 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 98,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 93,351 miles

N/S and O/S headlamp lens cloudy, beam image very good

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 89,888 miles

headlamps very slightly cloudy not to x/s or effecting beam image or pattern at time of test.

n/s & o/s rear shock metal bodys corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f wiper poor 24"

Fail 4 May 2016 89,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/r19 mitchelin (4.1.D.1b)

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

headlamps very slightly cloudy not to x/s or effecting beam image or pattern at time of test.

n/s & o/s rear shock metal bodys corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f wiper poor 24"

Pass 6 May 2015 85,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 3mm tread left at time of test.

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

Fail 5 May 2015 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 3mm tread left at time of test.

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,299 miles

very slight play/wear in n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,278 miles

N/S front tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall not showing cords.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,451 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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EA04 PCX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA04 PCX, 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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EA04 PCX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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