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M123 SRY

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 SRY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 129,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 125,813 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 114,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 110,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 May 2021 110,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,184 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,411 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low tread depth.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,203 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low tread depth.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 46,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,937 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,291 miles

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

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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M123 SRY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M123 SRY, 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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M123 SRY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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