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NS04 NJS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,215 mi
Last recorded210,215 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS04 NJS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 210,215 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 210,208 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 205,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 202,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 196,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 191,918 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 185,869 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,753 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 152,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 140,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 129,642 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,234 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear tyres wearing on insides

Pass 10 Dec 2012

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 13 Dec 2011 96,399 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,392 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,828 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,828 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,948 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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NS04 NJS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black 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 NS04 NJS, 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 NS04 NJS registered?

NS04 NJS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is NS04 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS04 NJS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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