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RJ04 FAF

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,469 mi
Last recorded166,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 FAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 166,469 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 166,469 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 154,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 154,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

suspension bushes worn/perished,front to rear brake pipes covered.park brake erformance on limit.slight brake judder.

Fail 11 Apr 2024 142,441 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

suspension bushes worn/perished,front to rear brake pipes covered.park brake erformance on limit.slight brake judder.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,377 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 123,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake just passed limits

Pass 10 May 2021 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 255/50r19 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on the inner and outer edges - 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge - 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,042 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side front dust cap missing

Fail 15 Jan 2020 113,042 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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side front dust cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,116 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Inner bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Some play in front inner bush in n/s rear lower suspension arm.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,116 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Inner bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Some play in front inner bush in n/s rear lower suspension arm.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on limit inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 53,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on limit inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,200 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,630 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †rear tyres worn inner edge

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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RJ04 FAF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RJ04 FAF, 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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RJ04 FAF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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