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HF04 XPC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,011 mi
Last recorded115,011 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 115,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 113,831 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 111,510 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 109,865 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 109,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,715 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 106,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 May 2020 102,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front subframe corroding

Fail 7 May 2020 102,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front subframe corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,544 miles

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)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,811 miles

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,519 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,295 miles

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

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 discs worn

sill covers

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s tyre showing weare

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,015 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 28,912 miles

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

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

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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HF04 XPC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF04 XPC, 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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HF04 XPC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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