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KB54 FVN

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

197,812 mi
Last recorded197,812 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 197,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 7 Dec 2023 185,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 184,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 176,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 176,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 171,373 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 165,806 miles

both rear suspension lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2020 165,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear suspension lower arm bushes splitting

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,263 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 9 Dec 2019 160,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,289 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 145,848 miles

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen wipers noisy and starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,111 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,090 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 8 Dec 2015 125,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,949 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Handbrake shoes noisy in operation.

Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,350 miles

off side front lower rear arm has play in a ball joint(borderline pass)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,113 miles

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

Handbrake poor, excessive travel.

Slight play in n/s front lower suspension track rod.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,327 miles

Handbrake effort low on n/s rear.

Very slight leakage of grease from o/s front driveshaft outer CV boot. Boot perished.

Wiper blade rubbers just starting to split.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Handbrake effort low on n/s rear.

Very slight leakage of grease from o/s front driveshaft outer CV boot. Boot perished.

Wiper blade rubbers just starting to split.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,493 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)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 74,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

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

hand brake out of balance

parking lamps faulty

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,746 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front head lamps have beam deflectors fitted on them .

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread .

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,627 miles

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

front head lamps have beam deflectors fitted on them .

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

slight cut in n/s/r tyre tread .

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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KB54 FVN is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 KB54 FVN, 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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KB54 FVN is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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