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KJ04 THX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,482 mi
Last recorded168,482 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 THX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 168,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 164,216 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 160,850 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 150,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 150,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 141,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 123,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing out on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 109,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2016 109,488 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,608 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,989 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,922 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,922 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,643 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to what brake pipes are visable.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,900 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 THX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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