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MX04 RFF

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 RFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 94,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,190 miles

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

Central Rear Lower undertrays blind underbody

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,040 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (angel eye) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 81,030 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired subframe bush (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired subframe bush (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (angel eye) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 18,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 18,176 miles

Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,089 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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MX04 RFF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MX04 RFF, 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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MX04 RFF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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