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GS51 BMW

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,747 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,809 miles

rear windows tinted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear windows tinted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,140 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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GS51 BMW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GS51 BMW, 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 GS51 BMW registered?

GS51 BMW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GS51 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS51 BMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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