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GK04 NKW

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NKW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,269 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted round edges both rear outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2025 101,250 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted round edges both rear outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 100,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 90,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,287 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,534 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing and slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes perishing and slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,042 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 24,842 miles

advise advanced wear o/s/r tyre inner edge

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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GK04 NKW is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK04 NKW, 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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What year was GK04 NKW registered?

GK04 NKW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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