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KL04 XXK

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,506 mi
Last recorded190,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 190,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both ns and os (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 190,493 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both ns and os (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 186,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 178,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 169,295 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 169,239 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrossion

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrossion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 160,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency just meets requirement

Pass 26 Mar 2019 154,358 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,570 miles

oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2018 147,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 140,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,982 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 108,369 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,304 miles

Braking system leaking o/side rear (3.6.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,600 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,162 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,751 miles

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

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,749 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,831 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 XXK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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