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KL04 BUA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,456 mi
Last recorded164,456 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 164,456 miles

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 164,441 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 152,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,954 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 146,082 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 124,586 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,894 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,033 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,926 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,926 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 56,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,312 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2010 51,129 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2009 45,513 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2009 45,450 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2008 35,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,328 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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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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