CarVerify

Free Car Check

M12 ETC

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,901 mi
Last recorded170,901 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ETC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 170,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 164,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 155,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,764 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door don't open from outside

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake callipors corroding

both front brake disk dust shields corroding

both front drive shafts corroding

both front inner wheel arch metal brake lines corroding

both front shocks corroding

both front steering / bearing hubs corroding

both rear drive shafts corroding

both rear shocks corroding

both rear wishbones inner bushes (forward and rear) perishing

center exhaust head shield insecure but not likely to become detached

hand brake lever travil high

rear differential corroding

rear sub frame corroding

underbody rear brake lines (forward of sub frame) corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

visible pattern only on outer edge of offside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

visible pattern only on outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 107,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2012 93,418 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 73,548 miles

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

small hole in nearside front outer cv joint gaiter

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 62,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,748 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M12 ETC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M12 ETC, 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

How do I check the history of M12 ETC?

You can check the full history of M12 ETC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M12 ETC registered?

M12 ETC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is M12 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 ETC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M12 ETC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M12 ETC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.