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J60 SHS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 SHS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 120,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,136 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly smoky exhaust (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 90% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 19% (needs adjustment ?) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly smoky exhaust (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 90% worn ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has damage/chip in the A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM IN THE TREAD BAR (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 19% (needs adjustment ?) (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,781 miles

Nearside wiper is leaving a water line across the screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,031 miles

The front number plate is cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,174 miles

windscreen cracked o/s/f (outside swept area)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,268 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,172 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,587 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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J60 SHS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J60 SHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J60 SHS registered?

J60 SHS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is J60 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 SHS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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