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SP04 LDK

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 137,129 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2025 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,368 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 131,366 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm TYRE also showing cords and inside wall damage 295\30\zr22 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst under testing (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no brake readings due too burst pipe

Pass 31 May 2022 126,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 126,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 2953022 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 121,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2953022 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,235 miles

both front lower front suspension arms have slight play on a pins or bushes

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges but no cords showing at time of test 295/30/22

Fail 22 Mar 2019 112,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall 295/30/22 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge 295/30/22

both front lower front suspension arms have slight play on a pins or bushes

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges but no cords showing at time of test 295/30/22

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,765 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective loose (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm bush split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall 295/30/22 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm bush split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracked on both edges 295/30/22

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,542 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both lower front suspension arms bushes have slight play in pin or bush

Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn on inner 295/30/22 (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both lower front suspension arms bushes have slight play in pin or bush

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

diff oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,193 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas pipes damp

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pas pipes damp

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,100 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,048 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 63,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 32,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SP04 LDK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP04 LDK, 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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SP04 LDK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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