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MB04 HCX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,888 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 111,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,057 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,115 miles

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 8 Oct 2015 79,862 miles

Kid seat fitted at time of test

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play in suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,862 miles

Kid seat fitted at time of test

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in suspension

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2013 71,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,370 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,184 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 27,168 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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MB04 HCX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol 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 MB04 HCX, 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 MB04 HCX registered?

MB04 HCX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is MB04 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 HCX 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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