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PA04 FOD

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,947 mi
Last recorded153,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FOD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 153,947 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 153,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,914 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 144,851 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,753 miles

Nearside NS mirror housing insecure - not likely to become detached

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,119 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 135,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 131,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,962 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake only just meet pass level

Fail 23 Aug 2017 116,948 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake only just meet pass level

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,276 miles

NSR tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,209 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,207 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,926 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,940 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,830 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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PA04 FOD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PA04 FOD, 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 PA04 FOD registered?

PA04 FOD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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