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KD04 VKZ

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,018 mi
Last recorded136,018 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 VKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 135,938 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake only just attained a pass and may require attention

Fail 17 Apr 2018 134,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake only just attained a pass and may require attention

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 131,072 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 124,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 124,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,454 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 118,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 113,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,870 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 102,260 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 102,210 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 95,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 76,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 63,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2008 63,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,246 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KD04 VKZ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KD04 VKZ, 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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KD04 VKZ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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