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KC54 YRV

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,681 mi
Last recorded147,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 147,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 145,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 138,498 miles

Parking Brake (16%)

Fail 31 May 2024 138,407 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,891 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 120,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central control arm, Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central control arm, Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in centre!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 112,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,195 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW , on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2019 103,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW , on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,741 miles

both front shocks has a slight damping affect

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shocks has a slight damping affect

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,503 miles

Parking brake slightly low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,385 miles

Nearside wipper slight damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,385 miles

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

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

Nearside wipper slight damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,210 miles

Nearside wipper deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside wipper deteriorated

Windscreen washer level low

Engine oil level very low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,055 miles

Nearside rear has slightly damaged

Towbar has been remove

Fail 24 Jul 2013 77,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,485 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 49,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake warning light staying "ON"

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,196 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)

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

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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KC54 YRV is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC54 YRV, 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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KC54 YRV is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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