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MV04 RZP

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

169,719 mi
Last recorded169,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RZP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 169,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 164,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear offside rear shock casings corroded

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 160,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear offside rear shock casing corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 150,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,547 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 127,860 miles

Both sides front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along the top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 127,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along the top suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 123,174 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 123,174 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,865 miles

knock in steering

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,469 miles

restricted view of underbody and bonnet area

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wipers starting to smear

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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MV04 RZP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MV04 RZP, 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 MV04 RZP registered?

MV04 RZP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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