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J9 PSR

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,826 mi
Last recorded136,826 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 PSR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 132,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 111,455 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 103,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 93,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 75,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 73,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 71,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,008 miles

Front tyres wearing at outer edges and treads are starting to perish, as is nearside rear

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front tyres wearing at outer edges and treads are starting to perish, as is nearside rear

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 49,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,578 miles

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

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

offside handbrake not locking [read 139kgs]compare to the nearsde [read 303 kgs]

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,927 miles

front tyres worn low on edges and treads split

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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J9 PSR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J9 PSR, 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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J9 PSR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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