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GN04 DXJ

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

200,619 mi
Last recorded200,619 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 DXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 200,619 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

suspension & under body corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 200,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

suspension & under body corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2025 200,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 194,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 189,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 178,002 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 164,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 150,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 120,285 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,215 miles

Both front tyres are worn badly on edges

Both rear tyres are worn badly on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,326 miles

o/s rear tyre slight worne in side edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,852 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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GN04 DXJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue 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 GN04 DXJ, 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 GN04 DXJ registered?

GN04 DXJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is GN04 DXJ safe to buy?

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