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RK04 VLH

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,346 miles

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded and shocks

Fail 20 Nov 2025 143,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded and shocks

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front prop shaft missing

front seat belts slow to return

Pass 31 Oct 2023 142,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,656 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,969 miles

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2019 130,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 130,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner rack joint

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,767 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 126,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,179 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,672 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,459 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

all tyres feathering inner & outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,459 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres feathering inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 39,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,501 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 VLH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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