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X5 BME

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,100 mi
Last recorded35,100 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 35,100 miles

Offside park brake effort low

Pass 12 Feb 2025 34,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,825 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,581 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,048 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,551 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,551 miles

front plate deteriating

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 11,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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X5 BME is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X5 BME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 BME registered?

X5 BME is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is X5 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 BME shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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