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BW04 KHU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,038 mi
Last recorded220,038 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 KHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 220,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 202,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 189,854 miles

unable to fully check centre rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 181,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 172,010 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 172,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 165,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 146,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 125,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,613 miles

Drivers side front rearmost bottom arm bush deteriorated-JUST meeting MOT standards advise replacement

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inside edge of tread-advise replacement

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread (4mm in centre)

Frontmost bottom arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger side front outer c.v. boot deteriorated-advise replacement

Rear brake pipes corroded-advise replacement within six months

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2010 102,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers side front rearmost bottom arm bush deteriorated-JUST meeting MOT standards advise replacement

Drivers side rear tyre wearing on inside edge of tread-advise replacement

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread (4mm in centre)

Frontmost bottom arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger side front brake pipe corroded-advise replacement within six months

Passenger side front outer c.v. boot deteriorated-advise replacement

Rear brake pipes corroded-advise replacement within six months

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,382 miles

(Both sides) Front most lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes SLIGHTLY corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,824 miles

Drivers side lower tail lamp slightly dim

Drivers side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger side front flexy brake hose very close to wing liner

Fail 6 Jul 2007 50,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,929 miles

Drivers side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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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BW04 KHU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW04 KHU, 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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BW04 KHU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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