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N20 ORU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,287 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,809 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,461 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 37,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,457 miles

slight play in offside rack.

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

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N20 ORU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N20 ORU, 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 N20 ORU registered?

N20 ORU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is N20 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 ORU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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