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42 ES

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 ES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 105,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,923 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,140 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,891 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 75,891 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 70,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,231 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,491 miles

front amd rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,491 miles

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

235/65/17/104h

front amd rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,167 miles

n/s/front tyre has light scuffs and is app. limits

n/s/rear tyre has light scuffs

n/s/rear upper side lamp slightly dull

o/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

sign of slight power steering leak from o/s

Pass 6 May 2011 38,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,945 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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42 ES is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green 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 42 ES, 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 42 ES registered?

42 ES is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is 42 ES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 ES 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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