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RF04 XAH

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,884 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2019 137,883 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,029 miles

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 122,909 miles

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

Oil leak ()

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,564 miles

hand brake Just in efficiency

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,712 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,146 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,750 miles

advise damage to nearside front upper windscreen at time of test ( majority of damage in opaque section / replacement screen may be required shortly )

advise deteriation to offside front cv gaitor at time of test ( owner should consider replacement shortly )

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,217 miles

advise both front tyre's worn very close to centre 3/4 tread pattern at time of test ( owner is advised on condition and also advised the tyre's should be considered for replacement shortly )

advise nearside front bottom ball joint worn at time of test ( owner is advised on condition and also advised that although play is detected that the item should be considered for replacement shortly )

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,865 miles

advise nearside top of windscreen with damage at time of test ( not within drivers view )

advise offside front tyre wearing close to minimum depth of 1.6mm and shouldering to outer edges of tyre at time of test ( owner advise to replace tyre shortly )

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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RF04 XAH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RF04 XAH, 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 RF04 XAH registered?

RF04 XAH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is RF04 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 XAH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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