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JH04 NOV

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

413,792 mi
Last recorded413,792 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH04 NOV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 413,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 404,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 388,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 381,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 8 Sep 2023 381,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 28 Feb 2023 377,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 372,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 372,977 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 361,562 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower arms- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 351,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 347,619 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 335,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 320,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 308,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 304,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 301,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 295,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 274,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 274,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 255,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 255,504 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 229,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 201,505 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 201,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 173,366 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 173,366 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 143,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,501 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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JH04 NOV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JH04 NOV, 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 JH04 NOV registered?

JH04 NOV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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