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MB04HDL
2004 BMW X5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration MB04HDL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,133 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- power steering pump noisey
- Offside door mirror insecure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,615 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- power steering pump noisy
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- power steering pump noisy
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,016 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024 20 Jun 202618 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,183 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,859 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,718 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- n/s/r park brake effort slightly low
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on n/s/r suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms - both n/s/f and o/s/f suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on n/s/r suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms - both n/s/f and o/s/f suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s/r park brake effort slightly low
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,618 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,147 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward most (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front tyre deflated
- splits in both offside tyres inner sidewalls
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,707 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front upper arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
7 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads getting low
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front upper arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,276 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test Only 4 WD
- Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
26 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only $ WD
- Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , n/s close to limit
- Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Note ; noise during parking brake test
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,810 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
19 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,842 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,532 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,532 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,181 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,289 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,292 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 20 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,415 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2010 20 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,153 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2009 20 Jun 202619 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,686 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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