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RL04 PXB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

231,436 mi
Last recorded231,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 PXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 231,436 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 231,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 223,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 214,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 201,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 188,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 188,626 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 177,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 154,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 154,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,429 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Three sections are not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

the smell of fumes under the bonnet are strong

Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint hub end ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Three sections are not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp is on

the smell of fumes under the bonnet are strong

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases attention needed (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,872 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases attention needed (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,907 miles

3 rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror glas missing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all failed suspension components are marked in yellow chalk

n/s wing mirror glas missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,704 miles

N/S secondary tail light bulb inop

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Offside Front 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 18 Jul 2007 20,604 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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RL04 PXB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 RL04 PXB, 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 RL04 PXB registered?

RL04 PXB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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