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NX05 HTL

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 HTL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 160,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 159,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 159,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 156,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 135,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,570 miles

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

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

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 119,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,630 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,380 miles

Advise brake pipes have been copper slipped up difficult to inspect

Advise under panels fitted

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,290 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Advise under panels fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,112 miles

Advise under panels fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,934 miles

Advise front to rears have been copper slipped up and difficult to see

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,832 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre outer edge very badly run off and worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly run off and worn

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge very badly run off and worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly run off and worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,485 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,785 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)

brake wear indicator lamp on [pads look ok and fluid level ok]

Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 57,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 46,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,520 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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NX05 HTL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NX05 HTL, 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 NX05 HTL registered?

NX05 HTL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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