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SN04 LRT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LRT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,590 miles

underside has slight corrosion and coated in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2024 137,581 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 137,498 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush cover split, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,850 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,044 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar from lower arm to shocker atachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 123,112 miles

underbody panels fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,554 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,625 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,187 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 23,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN04 LRT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SN04 LRT, 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 SN04 LRT registered?

SN04 LRT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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