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KT53 GYF

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,849 mi
Last recorded184,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 184,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 180,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 174,405 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 174,405 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 174,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits on both sides as its a twin exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 168,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 167,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 167,180 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservoir hoses (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 155,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,175 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 93,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,771 miles

front wipers

heat applied to offside /nearside track rod ends

Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers

heat applied to offside /nearside track rod ends

Pass 14 Jan 2012 78,917 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 17 Jan 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,951 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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KT53 GYF is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KT53 GYF, 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 KT53 GYF registered?

KT53 GYF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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