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PJ04 GMX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,934 mi
Last recorded185,934 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 GMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 185,934 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 185,661 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 176,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 176,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just meets criteria

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 170,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 163,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,573 miles

undertrays fitted,

Pass 15 Feb 2021 153,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,552 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,541 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,054 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 107,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,913 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,772 miles

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

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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PJ04 GMX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ04 GMX, 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 PJ04 GMX registered?

PJ04 GMX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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