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FV04 CEF

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,973 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrorsion on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 128,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,374 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged not secure ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,299 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on outer edge

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,379 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake just made minimum level adjustment or repair advised

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,843 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,311 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 104,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,941 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Front headlight leveler rubbing on anti roll bar

O/S/R air suspension bottom retaining clip missing

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,936 miles

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

Both front tyres 3mm

Front headlight leveler rubbing on anti roll bar

O/S/R air suspension bottom retaining clip missing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,118 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 67,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 67,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,243 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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FV04 CEF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV04 CEF, 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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FV04 CEF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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