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MH04 VKF

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,035 mi
Last recorded191,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 VKF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 191,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 180,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 173,289 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 173,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2023 155,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 155,762 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,547 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 134,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 123,504 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,417 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 115,415 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,683 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,943 miles

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

both front tyres have wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,029 miles

Front innerwing brake pipes have slight outer surface rust

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,029 miles

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

Front innerwing brake pipes have slight outer surface rust

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s steering rack arm (play)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,646 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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MH04 VKF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MH04 VKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH04 VKF registered?

MH04 VKF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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