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KP54 LCE

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 LCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 138,624 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 133,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 126,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 112,674 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,710 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 61,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,042 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 15,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KP54 LCE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KP54 LCE, 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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KP54 LCE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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