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KH53 WNU

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,561 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,452 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,942 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 108,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear arms (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,635 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,501 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,501 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,518 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,044 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steel brake pipes obscured by plastic covers.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,044 miles

Steel brake pipes obscured by plastic covers.

Pass 25 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,565 miles

Nearside wing mirror unit loose

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,147 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside wing mirror unit loose

Child seat is fitted to the nearside rear seat - Visual check of seat belt only

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,468 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiperblade not clearing the screen

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,088 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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KH53 WNU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KH53 WNU, 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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KH53 WNU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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