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SL04 EDK

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 EDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,466 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 99,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 66,966 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,687 miles

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

Offside Handbrake low effort compared to nearside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 62,687 miles

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

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

Offside Handbrake low effort compared to nearside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 46,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,078 miles

no emissions recorded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 25,077 miles

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

no emissions recorded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,649 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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SL04 EDK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SL04 EDK, 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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SL04 EDK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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