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X55 CRN

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 CRN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 99,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 plus washers poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,200 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 94,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,140 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 89,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 83,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,457 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear inside edge and on 3mm

Pass 10 May 2016 61,682 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,612 miles

N/S/F tyre 3mm and started to crack on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,602 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

N/S/F tyre 3mm and started to crack on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,499 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,217 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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X55 CRN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X55 CRN, 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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X55 CRN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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