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Y5 XEN

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

223,581 mi
Last recorded223,581 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 XEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 223,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 220,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 215,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 211,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 205,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 198,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 189,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 176,691 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osr arm.attached to forward of hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,132 miles

both front forward lower arms bushes splitting

both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jul 2016 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front forward lower arms bushes splitting

both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2015 136,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,004 miles

parking brake has only just met legal requirements.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,820 miles

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

Front suspension compliance bushes worn causing wheel movement under braking.

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)

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

Rear brake pipes corroding (at suspension arm retaining clips)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,433 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding cannot fully assess due to location (top suspension link) req rear wheels removing for clear inspection.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,805 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 10 Aug 2009 58,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,281 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,998 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle stiff to operate

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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Y5 XEN 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 90.9%.

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 Y5 XEN, 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 Y5 XEN registered?

Y5 XEN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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