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GP04 FGA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 FGA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 169,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 169,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative link arm broke (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 164,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 164,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 153,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv boot clip missing inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 153,683 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv boot clip missing inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter clip missing, allowing movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter inner clip missing, allowing movement

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 124,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter inner clip missing, allowing movement

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,115 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,115 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 93,606 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Power steering bottle leak

Oil leak Gearbox & engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s - n/s ()

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

Fail 6 May 2017 93,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s - n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative o/s - n/s (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Power steering bottle leak

Oil leak Gearbox & engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s - n/s ()

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

Pass 20 May 2015 69,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 65,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,040 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 60,145 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 60,141 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 24 May 2012 56,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 56,644 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 52,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,169 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 49,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,328 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 31,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2007 31,732 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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GP04 FGA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GP04 FGA, 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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GP04 FGA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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