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FT04 TTJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 TTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,824 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 110,807 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,407 miles

Offside reverse light no operation.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 108,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside reverse light no operation.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

front lower suspension arms corroded

x2 head lamp covers aged.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 106,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

front lower suspension arms corroded

x2 head lamp covers aged.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,552 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,263 miles

rear subframe has light corrosion

x2 front lower suspension arms corroded

x2 rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,478 miles

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,476 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,261 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 90,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as/marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high level/arm/broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,211 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trackcontrol/arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trackcontrol/arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,241 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,405 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 11 Oct 2012 55,899 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear lower tail light not working

tyer deflated dash warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,578 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,450 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,113 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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FT04 TTJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT04 TTJ, 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 FT04 TTJ registered?

FT04 TTJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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