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HJ04 NKE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

182,145 mi
Last recorded182,145 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 182,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 173,889 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 160,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,209 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,286 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,389 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to limits inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 115,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Center (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,862 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,641 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,361 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,809 miles

Stone chips in screen.

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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HJ04 NKE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ04 NKE, 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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HJ04 NKE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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