2004 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · LF04 CDV
2004 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 119,263 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF04 CDV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 119,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF04 CDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X5 (LF04 CDV) between March 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
LF04 CDV Mileage History
- 13/03/200729,426 mi
- 07/03/200837,674 mi+8,248 mi
- 07/03/200837,674 mi
- 10/03/200946,698 mi+9,024 mi
- 10/03/200946,698 mi
- 18/03/201048,849 mi+2,151 mi
- 18/03/201048,849 mi
- 15/03/201150,986 mi+2,137 mi
- 15/03/201150,986 mi
- 27/02/201252,250 mi+1,264 mi
- 27/02/201252,250 mi
- 09/03/201353,173 mi+923 mi
- 12/03/201458,348 mi+5,175 mi
- 07/03/201561,437 mi+3,089 mi
- 18/03/201661,973 mi+536 mi
- 30/03/201762,451 mi+478 mi
- 30/03/201762,451 mi
- 16/03/201866,748 mi+4,297 mi
- 23/03/201967,181 mi+433 mi
- 23/03/201967,181 mi
- 27/03/202075,162 mi+7,981 mi
- 29/03/202182,343 mi+7,181 mi
- 25/03/202290,724 mi+8,381 mi
- 23/03/202399,332 mi+8,608 mi
- 21/03/2024110,042 mi+10,710 mi
- 22/03/2024110,046 mi+4 mi
- 22/04/2025118,181 mi+8,135 mi
- 20/04/2026119,263 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 4,702 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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