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SN04 XJJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,331 mi
Last recorded169,331 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 169,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 169,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2024 165,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn low

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 155,062 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2021 149,607 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2020 144,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 139,630 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,557 miles

both rear top rear suspension arms slight play

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f lower suspension arm slight play

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2017 127,507 miles

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,492 miles

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake hose ferrules and pipes corroding

Pass 1 May 2015 113,252 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

chips in front windscreen

rear brake hoses metal pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner egde

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,548 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread area

Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,816 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,147 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 64,019 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,808 miles

front tyres scrubbing on outside

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XJJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN04 XJJ, 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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SN04 XJJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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