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KG54 FVJ

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

209,250 mi
Last recorded209,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 FVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 209,250 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 207,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 203,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 198,585 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 192,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 186,384 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 179,972 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 174,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 167,972 miles

oil or fuel may be leaking

parking brake just able to pass. very low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2015 161,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 154,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 146,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 142,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 95,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,939 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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KG54 FVJ is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KG54 FVJ, 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 KG54 FVJ registered?

KG54 FVJ is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is KG54 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG54 FVJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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