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KL04 KAE

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

244,786 mi
Last recorded244,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 244,786 miles

Emissions not tested manifold leaking excess gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front stub axle forward ball joint has slight play

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 237,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 230,003 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 230,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 215,665 miles

N.S.F. Tyre has 3mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear on the outer shoulder

N.S.R. Tyre has 3mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear on the inside shoulder

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O.S.R. Tyre has 3-4mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear on the inside shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 203,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2017 203,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 186,501 miles

wear thrust arms

Pass 17 Apr 2015 170,477 miles

front tyres low tread edges

play in upper rear control arm joints

Pass 2 May 2014 152,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 152,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 135,252 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 135,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 122,348 miles

airbag light on

both front suspension front arm inner bushes poor

minor oil staining on PAS pipes

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

underbody trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2012 122,348 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

airbag light on

both front suspension front arm inner bushes poor

minor oil staining on PAS pipes

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

underbody trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,853 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 101,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,526 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 89,526 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,288 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,287 miles

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

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

rear n/s tyre getting low

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 KAE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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