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K11 EKJ

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,686 mi
Last recorded178,686 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 EKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 178,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 166,513 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 159,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 159,041 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 155,120 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 153,017 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper front outer bush, marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 144,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 138,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 135,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 119,050 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 119,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides flexible hose centre sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,143 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,665 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 39,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front side windows tinted.

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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K11 EKJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K11 EKJ, 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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K11 EKJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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