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X5 NVL

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,189 mi
Last recorded128,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 125,934 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 120,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 114,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,066 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 18 Jun 2021 108,618 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,542 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,153 miles

TPMS Lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2017 94,661 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,532 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,682 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

self leveling suspension warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,681 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,383 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,728 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 NVL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

X5 NVL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is X5 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NVL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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