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1695 E

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,403 mi
Last recorded101,403 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1695 E
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 80,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,157 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 35,271 miles

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

Rear slight corroded rear wheel rims

Pass 13 May 2016 34,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,994 miles

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 May 2011 24,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 20,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,698 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 10,927 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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1695 E is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 1695 E, 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 1695 E registered?

1695 E is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is 1695 E safe to buy?

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