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M4 RTT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 RTT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 153,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,069 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 151,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 149,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 140,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2019 136,803 miles

handbrake performance just in limits 16%

Fail 16 Aug 2019 136,000 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake performance just in limits 16%

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 122,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,103 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,376 miles

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

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

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 13 Nov 2012 81,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,230 miles

nearside front thrust rod bush worn

offside front thrust rod bush worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 50,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 27,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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M4 RTT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey 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 M4 RTT, 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 M4 RTT registered?

M4 RTT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is M4 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 RTT 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.

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