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K8 PBB

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,456 mi
Last recorded85,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PBB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,084 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,639 miles

Rear handbrake efficiency on min

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on arm from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight linkage on suspension arm cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on arm from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side of windscreen has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front fog lights on all time

Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,319 miles

all tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,727 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,446 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 62,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 62,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 62,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 62,053 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 59,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,361 miles

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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K8 PBB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K8 PBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 PBB registered?

K8 PBB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is K8 PBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 PBB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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