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M66 VLF

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 149,806 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,918 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 135,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 119,306 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 119,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,937 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 103,992 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,449 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,261 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,890 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
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M66 VLF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 M66 VLF, 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 M66 VLF registered?

M66 VLF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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