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J444 RCN

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,953 mi
Last recorded186,953 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 186,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2026 186,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded + offside to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2025 181,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 179,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 176,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 168,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front. forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 130,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 125,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 119,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 113,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 89,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 89,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,520 miles

stone chip in windscreen///nearside door mirror lose///front brake pads very low/// offside rear tyre wearing low/// rear brake pads wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2011 78,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

stone chip in windscreen///nearside door mirror lose///front brake pads very low/// offside rear tyre wearing low/// rear brake pads wearing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 40,129 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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J444 RCN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J444 RCN, 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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J444 RCN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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