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RK04 VZJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,380 mi
Last recorded157,380 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 157,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2022 131,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,104 miles

Air suspension inactive warning comes onto dash

Engine smokes after idle

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (brake reaction bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Air suspension inactive warning comes onto dash

Engine smokes after idle

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (brake reaction bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction bushes heavily deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under shields fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,901 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when side lights operated (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under shields fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,421 miles

Advise both rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Advise rear diff has a slight oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,697 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,674 miles

anti-roll bar links noisey.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,947 miles

slight wear o/s track rod

Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,972 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 VZJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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