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MB04 BPY

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,128 mi
Last recorded180,128 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 180,128 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 179,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 176,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 170,475 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight leak

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall slight damage

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2021 170,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working Upper, non-obligatory stop lamp working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2019 150,800 miles

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

Under tray's fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 141,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,503 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer front bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer front bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear s (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 88,713 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,515 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,598 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 55,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,248 miles

vehicle suspension height adjustable

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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MB04 BPY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MB04 BPY, 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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MB04 BPY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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