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X5 PJV

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,709 mi
Last recorded160,709 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 154,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,612 miles

message on dash suspension inactive

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,490 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,551 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS fault light on dash (not testable item on this age of vehicle)

Pass 16 Jan 2020 126,395 miles

Front tyre pressure warning lamp on but not required for this age of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern slightly difuse (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,710 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,772 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 119,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,441 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,718 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,401 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,996 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,015 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 39,196 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,701 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,057 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 PJV 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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

X5 PJV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is X5 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 PJV 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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