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SFD 2R

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 2R
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,439 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 44,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,243 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2008 13,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,408 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 8,408 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SFD 2R is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SFD 2R, 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 SFD 2R registered?

SFD 2R is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is SFD 2R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 2R shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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