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RK04 SMV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,404 mi
Last recorded149,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 SMV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 149,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion rear of vehicle, on suspension and axle components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 146,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,261 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 135,257 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 124,052 miles

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 115,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 102,348 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

child seat

rear suspension slightly corroded

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,606 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,899 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,996 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,110 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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RK04 SMV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK04 SMV, 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 RK04 SMV registered?

RK04 SMV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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