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R70 RNN

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,402 mi
Last recorded175,402 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 RNN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 175,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 175,050 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front nearside and offside rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 175,050 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front nearside and offside rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 172,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside - in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake effort low only just met requirements - further investigation needed

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted to both sides - obscuring full inspection

Fail 23 May 2024 172,708 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))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside - in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake effort low only just met requirements - further investigation needed

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted to both sides - obscuring full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2024 172,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35x20 Rft. Inside deep cut to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot full unable to check prescribed areas.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 169,757 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 165,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 164,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected abs sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 159,255 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 159,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 148,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 148,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above transmission box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above transmission box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

EML warning light inoperative

General/ heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor damaged/ cut

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,950 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE VERY CLOSE TO FAIL LIMIT - ADVISE CHECK ***

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2020 142,950 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE VERY CLOSE TO FAIL LIMIT - ADVISE CHECK ***

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,201 miles

Both front tyres feathering present,also wearing on extreme edges,small cuts also present.

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks present on inner side wall.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres feathering present,also wearing on extreme edges,small cuts also present.

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks present on inner side wall.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2017 115,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low possible bulb fitted incorrectly as image is flat and kick is missing (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2017 115,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,254 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 92,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has deep cuts in the side wall

Pass 16 May 2014 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,070 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 63,070 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,261 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,662 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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R70 RNN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R70 RNN, 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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R70 RNN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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