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N19 FLB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,078 mi
Last recorded139,078 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 FLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,078 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,737 miles

Nearside Rear Can not check seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,210 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,653 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,794 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 47,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,741 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 38,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

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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N19 FLB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N19 FLB, 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 N19 FLB registered?

N19 FLB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is N19 FLB safe to buy?

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