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KE04 YXU

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 132,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 127,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint excessive play

Offside Front cv boot damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 119,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint excessive play

Offside Front cv boot damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,089 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 110,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,376 miles

Oil leak.

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

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

Oil leak.

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,073 miles

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

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,399 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,399 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wiperblades smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,156 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,642 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,293 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,616 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 49,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil needs topping up

front tyres getting low

sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,290 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,190 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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KE04 YXU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KE04 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

KE04 YXU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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