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M666 SMH

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,498 mi
Last recorded150,498 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 SMH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 150,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 148,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 144,161 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 144,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 141,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 139,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021
Pass 27 Jun 2020 134,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,288 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2018 125,359 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,251 miles

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

under boby trims fitted at time of test covering most under vehicle components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,829 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 109,820 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 109,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,297 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,726 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,363 miles

Front 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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M666 SMH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M666 SMH, 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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M666 SMH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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