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KL54 FMX

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 FMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,543 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,780 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,847 miles

nearside cv gator deteriorated outer

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

washer level to screen poor

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,874 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,810 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges

nearside cv gator deteriorated

oil leak present

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,498 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 79,469 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,935 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Dec 2013 63,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,424 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,585 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 52,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism operation getting slow

Pass 9 May 2007 29,207 miles

a.slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

a.slight play in rack body

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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KL54 FMX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KL54 FMX, 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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What year was KL54 FMX registered?

KL54 FMX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is KL54 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL54 FMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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