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X5 GMB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,347 mi
Last recorded154,347 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 154,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 152,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,349 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 140,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 133,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,653 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,636 miles

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

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 GMB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GMB, 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 GMB registered?

X5 GMB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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