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PN04 NLV

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,105 mi
Last recorded178,105 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 NLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 178,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 172,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 164,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 156,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 143,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,605 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear small cut in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2016 101,452 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear small cut in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,855 miles

offside mirror loose but not insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2013 75,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 69,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,001 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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PN04 NLV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PN04 NLV, 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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PN04 NLV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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