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RK04 VDT

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,649 mi
Last recorded144,649 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 144,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 144,644 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,270 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 143,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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 21 Feb 2023 141,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 139,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system rubber hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 139,346 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,341 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,315 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal poor

Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 127,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut on rubbing strip

Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,465 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut on rubbing strip

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,179 miles

N/S/R tyre cut on outter sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,911 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 VDT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK04 VDT, 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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RK04 VDT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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