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781 EFH

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration781 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear suspension arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Forward arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,569 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 60,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,506 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,773 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,468 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 29,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,319 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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781 EFH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 781 EFH, 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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781 EFH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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