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GK53 KLP

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

105,847 mi
Last recorded105,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,847 miles

All under vehicle corroded.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,429 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 103,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake on minimum 16%

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,906 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,626 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,626 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

off side parking brake poor effort

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,196 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,150 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,280 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,663 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY 3mm TREAD

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WOODSCREW IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY 3mm TREAD

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WOODSCREW IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,323 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level near minimum

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

washer fluid low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 55,868 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level near minimum

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

washer fluid low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,697 miles

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Fail 31 Dec 2010 43,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,948 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,855 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

parking brake effort just meets required standard

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,022 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 38,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 36,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 36,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,716 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,716 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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GK53 KLP is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK53 KLP, 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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GK53 KLP is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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