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SL04 ZAU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,381 mi
Last recorded232,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ZAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 232,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 232,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 228,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 220,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 220,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 213,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 198,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 179,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 179,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top forward most arm ...and showing wear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perished

n/s and o/s front tyres cut around the edges almost deep enough to reach the cord

n/s and o/s headlamp washers inoperative

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on the inner edges ...void of tread

n/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 16 May 2019 170,253 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

fuel filler cap seal perished

headlamp lenses detiorated

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 157,983 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp lenses detiorated

o/s mirror cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 145,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 127,335 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are bald on shoulders and heavily cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 May 2016 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are bald on shoulders and heavily cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 ZAU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZAU, 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 SL04 ZAU registered?

SL04 ZAU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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