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MF04 FVK

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,251 mi
Last recorded179,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FVK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 179,251 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 174,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 174,544 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2024 171,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 166,477 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 159,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2022 159,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2022 159,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. Two pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 153,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 148,208 miles

o/s/f/tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2018 145,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise handbrake only just meets efficiency

Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 123,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,481 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 111,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 106,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,022 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 101,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,751 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,452 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,536 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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MF04 FVK 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 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MF04 FVK, 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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MF04 FVK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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