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SEZ 7494

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 7494
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 128,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,332 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,389 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint, inner end of boot loose on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm/chassis (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 94,793 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 94,791 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,343 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,748 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,549 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,291 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,689 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,897 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,418 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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SEZ 7494 is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SEZ 7494, 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 SEZ 7494 registered?

SEZ 7494 is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is SEZ 7494 safe to buy?

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