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OX04 EYA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,549 mi
Last recorded145,549 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 EYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 145,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 140,263 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 133,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 133,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Found leak in hose near pump causing insufficient fluid delivery to jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to delamination (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to delamination (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,229 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2022

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,786 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 118,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,865 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,428 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake poor (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,449 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,244 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

one side light bulb not working on passengers rear

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,809 miles

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)

one side light bulb not working on passengers rear

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,386 miles

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,901 miles

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

near side front tyre outer side wall perishing/cracked

near side rear tyre outer side wall perishing/cracking.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

near side front tyre inner side wall cracking/perishing

near side rear tyre outer side wall perishing/cracking.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,307 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing low in the centre

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,357 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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OX04 EYA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 OX04 EYA, 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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OX04 EYA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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