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7 SDF

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,065 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 116,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 116,143 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 107,495 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 103,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 95,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 92,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 86,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 73,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 65,744 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 May 2010 65,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2009 58,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,871 miles

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,871 miles

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

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,188 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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7 SDF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 7 SDF, 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 7 SDF registered?

7 SDF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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