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PL04 VBY

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,914 mi
Last recorded59,914 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 59,914 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 53,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,342 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 51,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,171 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,189 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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PL04 VBY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PL04 VBY, 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 PL04 VBY registered?

PL04 VBY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is PL04 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 VBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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