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HY04 CVU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

126,876 mi
Last recorded126,876 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 CVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,876 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 126,875 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [inner front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [inner front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,620 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,105 miles

engine bay covers fitted

undertray and outer sills fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,104 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine bay covers fitted

undertray and outer sills fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,336 miles

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

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,335 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,501 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage to front number plate noted

engine covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 50,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,518 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 45,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 40,939 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 40,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 37,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 37,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2011 33,813 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,813 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 27,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 10,851 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

damage both front tyres,(outer sidewalls)

damage both rear tyres,(outer sidewalls)

undersize marks front windscreen.

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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HY04 CVU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HY04 CVU, 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 HY04 CVU registered?

HY04 CVU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for HY04 CVU shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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