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3232 BT

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3232 BT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,038 miles

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

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

Oil on Minimum time of test

Pass 21 May 2024 67,934 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML inop

Engine oil on minimum level

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 67,934 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML inop

Engine oil on minimum level

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 67,752 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil on minimum level

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 67,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged ADGE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged ADGE CRACKING AND 2008 MANUFACTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 67,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 67,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 66,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,637 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,273 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 43,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,574 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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3232 BT is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 3232 BT, 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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3232 BT is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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