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KE04 XSB

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 XSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,471 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 141,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 136,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,373 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front of vehicle has damage to bumper and wing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,533 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,624 miles

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

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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KE04 XSB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KE04 XSB, 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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What year was KE04 XSB registered?

KE04 XSB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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