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R6 PCV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PCV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 122,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,290 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 119,269 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 114,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,313 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes clamped to upper arms (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,508 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,347 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside rear tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 98,958 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,898 miles

Brake performance not tested decelerometer test not performed due to play in ball joint and also fuel light is on (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (ball joint is in hub not suspension arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,707 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,700 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached height correction potentiometer. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,270 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

temp repair to offside mirror glass

Fail 28 Jan 2016 83,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

temp repair to offside mirror glass

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 40,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LARGE UNDER TRAY -INSPECTION HARD

front tyres on 2mm (255/50.R.19-103V

Fail 30 Aug 2008 27,496 miles

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

advise only to tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,496 miles

advise only to tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,525 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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R6 PCV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R6 PCV, 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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R6 PCV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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