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P333 JLW

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 JLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,446 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,762 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 82,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,716 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 77,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,337 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,091 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,091 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,965 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 35,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,923 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,282 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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P333 JLW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 P333 JLW, 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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P333 JLW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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