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KB53 SZU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,370 mi
Last recorded163,370 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 SZU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 163,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 158,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 158,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 142,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,550 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 131,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 127,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,165 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 112,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 83,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,509 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,533 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,533 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,188 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing low on tread edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,442 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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KB53 SZU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KB53 SZU, 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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KB53 SZU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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