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KJ04 TGX

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

161,298 mi
Last recorded161,298 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 TGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 161,298 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,652 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear wishbone bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 158,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 155,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 148,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 145,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,551 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,627 miles

Advise play in n,s front link rod. Advise both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greesed

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,531 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,196 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,824 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn.

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

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,195 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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KJ04 TGX 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 95.2%.

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 KJ04 TGX, 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 KJ04 TGX registered?

KJ04 TGX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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