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FX04 WYC

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 WYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,316 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 94,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 84,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2015 73,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,619 miles

both metal brake pipe part of rear brake flexy corroding

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,964 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,985 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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FX04 WYC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FX04 WYC, 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 FX04 WYC registered?

FX04 WYC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FX04 WYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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