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HK04 XUA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,737 mi
Last recorded104,737 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 XUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 104,737 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 104,732 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,515 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed signs of rubbing on wheel arch liner (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp vertical aim control inop

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on plastic wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,390 miles

pitting/rust on front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2018 73,390 miles

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

pitting/rust on front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,635 miles

both rear tyres worn low bald on inner edge and unevenly across the tred

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,635 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low bald on inner edge and unevenly across the tred

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,740 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on the inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,381 miles

front tyres getting close to wear bars

handbrake effiency only just met

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear fogs lamps pinky coloured

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres getting close to wear bars

handbrake effiency only just met

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear fogs lamps pinky coloured

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,798 miles

rear fog lights faded, front brake discs pitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,789 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fog lights faded, front brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear-lower position lamp is slightly dim.

Offside stop lamp is slightly dim.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,461 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,160 miles

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

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,378 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ONINNER EDGES

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,762 miles

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

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

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

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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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HK04 XUA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK04 XUA, 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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HK04 XUA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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