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RK04 VHY

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 130,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 118,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,634 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 109,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,525 miles

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre is heavily perished

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,212 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre is heavily perished

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,215 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,650 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill plastic covers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,028 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,785 miles

HEAVERY ADVISE THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 58,785 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

HEAVERY ADVISE THAT BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,130 miles

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,013 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 VHY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VHY, 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 RK04 VHY registered?

RK04 VHY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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