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N1 NEX

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,293 mi
Last recorded218,293 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 NEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 218,293 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f lower suspension arm's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 209,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner chassis corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 190,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 185,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 185,554 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 178,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 175,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 175,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 163,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 163,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 140,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,366 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,832 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2011 99,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,582 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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N1 NEX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N1 NEX, 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 N1 NEX registered?

N1 NEX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is N1 NEX safe to buy?

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