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2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 NPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 171,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 166,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 158,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 150,937 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SPONGY (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DOWN (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKS (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety RESERVOIR LOW MIL;;LEVEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED BONDING NIL POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 140,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge Heavily Worn (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,419 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 111,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 97,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,596 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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P20 NPG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P20 NPG, 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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P20 NPG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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