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A15 TLB

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 77,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,186 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,679 miles

rear hand brake performance low reqs service or repair

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency low ,just past critera

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,842 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,341 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,563 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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A15 TLB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A15 TLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 TLB registered?

A15 TLB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is A15 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 TLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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