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X5 ENS

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,047 mi
Last recorded130,047 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 ENS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 130,047 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock over half way off bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock starting to come off bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 17% minimum 16%

Pass 28 Apr 2025 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light inoperative

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Apr 2025 127,328 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light inoperative

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2024 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,004 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour Both Front. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,731 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy detected on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

no.plate lights blue in colour

parking brake system only just met requirements - recommend inspection/adjustment

sill/floor covers,floor undertrays fitted to vehicle covering testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,914 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides not clipped inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre stop lamp partially not working

possible wheel bearing drone detected on road test but not when rotating wheels manually

under side of vehicle covered in undertrays covering underside components, engine covers and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2019 93,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear above axle to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides not clipped inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre stop lamp partially not working

possible wheel bearing drone detected on road test but not when rotating wheels manually

under side of vehicle covered in undertrays covering underside components, engine covers and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,833 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning message on dash 'TYRE CONTROL INACTIVE', vehicle registered before 1st january 2012

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,128 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 ENS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ENS, 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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What year was X5 ENS registered?

X5 ENS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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