MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS SPACE BEING USED AS A BOOT ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2018 / 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2016 / 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE CRACK IN SCREEN N/S MIDDLE TO UPPER AREA (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER DOESNT CLEAR WINDOW (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER PAD 2MM / DUE TO BIND (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE FRONT BIND / CANT TURN WHEEL BY HAND (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM / REAR ARM / EX PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE REAR FRONT ARM OUTER JOINT EX PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 2MM / NEARSIDE ONLY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS SPACE BEING USED AS A BOOT ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2018 / 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2016 / 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE CRACK IN SCREEN N/S MIDDLE TO UPPER AREA (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER DOESNT CLEAR WINDOW (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Engine oil on min mark
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from joint to hose across rear (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted obscuring components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted obscuring components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KL04 BUA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 KL04 BUA, 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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KL04 BUA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2004.
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