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X5 CSU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,971 mi
Last recorded99,971 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CSU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,187 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear lower suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust clamps broken

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 87,255 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing oninner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,811 miles

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

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,507 miles

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,562 miles

nearside rear handbrake lowish effort

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,523 miles

nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

nearside hand brake down on efficiency

Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,380 miles

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

tyre warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 38,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,817 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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X5 CSU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

X5 CSU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is X5 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 CSU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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