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KA04 GEK

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 GEK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,123 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 112,985 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar "D" bush worn on inspection

Offside front lower ( back ) ball-joint with slight play on inspection

Offside front outer cv boot deteriorated on inspection

Offside rear upper ( forward most ) trailing arm bush outer worn on inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,925 miles

Rear WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

SMELL OF ELECTRICS IN THE ENGINE BAY

Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,925 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure INSECURE DOES NOT LOCK IN POSITION (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release RECEIVER DEFECTIVE (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

SMELL OF ELECTRICS IN THE ENGINE BAY

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,174 miles

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

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

suspension leveling sensor insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,174 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

suspension leveling sensor insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,397 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,638 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,854 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,090 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 GEK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KA04 GEK, 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 KA04 GEK registered?

KA04 GEK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for KA04 GEK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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