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X5 TWL

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,197 mi
Last recorded165,197 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 TWL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 165,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 161,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 160,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal pipe (center) corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal pipe (center) corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 159,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 159,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 154,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 152,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 152,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 148,994 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2018 148,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2017 145,251 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

clicking noise from steering cowling area

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,249 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

clicking noise from steering cowling area

Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,390 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and stepping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,256 miles

off side cv boot slightly insucure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,810 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,280 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 112,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,455 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 110,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,720 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 81,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 TWL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

X5 TWL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is X5 TWL safe to buy?

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