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KA04 BVJ

2004 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,362 mi
Last recorded167,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 BVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,333 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 145,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 143,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 139,201 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 139,201 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front and rear (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,822 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 134,812 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,055 miles

advise - handbrake could be better

advise - nearsaide front tyre 2-3mm and damaged on sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,055 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise - handbrake could be better

advise - nearsaide front tyre 2-3mm and damaged on sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,014 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,907 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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KA04 BVJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KA04 BVJ, 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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KA04 BVJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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