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KR54 BWH

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 93,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,098 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by mounting just in front of rear wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,946 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,929 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread

Rear tyre's worn inner tread

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both - Fading/delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,221 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,064 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber weak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,779 miles

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 7 Nov 2016 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,320 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,503 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,502 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,906 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pads wearing low -not to mot failure limit.

all tyre tread areas showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,905 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pads wearing low -not to mot failure limit.

all tyre tread areas showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,350 miles

Cut in tyre tread of n/s rear tyre

Cuts in sidewalls of both front and o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,970 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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KR54 BWH is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KR54 BWH, 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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KR54 BWH is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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