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M500 JWR

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,549 mi
Last recorded170,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 170,549 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 29 Sep 2025 170,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2024 168,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 168,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 167,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 165,702 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 165,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 161,571 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 154,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,382 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 144,131 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,449 miles

rust on mainthrough brake pipes and covers fitted

very heavy rusting to front sub-frame

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub-frame from joint to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

rust on mainthrough brake pipes and covers fitted

very heavy rusting to front sub-frame

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,932 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,877 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows a steady amber light when sidelights are operated (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,192 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,957 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor getting close to touching the disc--rec attention be sort

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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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M500 JWR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M500 JWR, 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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M500 JWR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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