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KE54 KBO

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,148 mi
Last recorded146,148 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 KBO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,148 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 143,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 134,882 miles

Central Rear Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom of engine

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,128 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,879 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2011 58,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 58,223 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,782 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr disc pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr disc pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,251 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 25,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise 1 of osr side lights inoperative.(optional lamp)

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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KE54 KBO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KE54 KBO, 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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KE54 KBO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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