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RJ04 NCD

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 NCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 132,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 111,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,907 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 36,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,036 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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RJ04 NCD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ04 NCD registered?

RJ04 NCD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for RJ04 NCD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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