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JJ52 BJJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

136,215 mi
Last recorded136,215 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ52 BJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 136,215 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r metal sections of flexible brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 125,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,930 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 115,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,483 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,483 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,402 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,858 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre inner edges & inner walls slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyre slightly worn & it worn slightly uneven

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 9 Feb 2018 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside & offside rear tyre inner edges & inner walls slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyre slightly worn & it worn slightly uneven

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,806 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,806 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,407 miles

offside front tyre outer edge close to legal limit & slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2015 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre outer edge close to legal limit & slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,769 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,969 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,918 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 47,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,263 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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JJ52 BJJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 JJ52 BJJ, 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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JJ52 BJJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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