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P5 SPU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,121 mi
Last recorded199,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 199,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 191,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 184,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 178,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 171,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 156,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 144,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 135,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,723 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 50,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 23,818 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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P5 SPU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey 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 P5 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 SPU registered?

P5 SPU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is P5 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 SPU 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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