2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · JH04 NOV
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 413,792 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 413,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JH04 NOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 413,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JH04 NOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X5 (JH04 NOV) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
JH04 NOV Mileage History
- 08/09/2023381,163 mi
- 08/09/2023381,163 mi
- 22/02/2024388,147 mi+6,984 mi
- 20/02/2025404,309 mi+16,162 mi
- 20/04/2026413,792 mi+9,483 mi
Average of roughly 12,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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