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KU54 USF

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,988 mi
Last recorded145,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 USF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded including both sub-frames

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 141,307 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2023 141,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 139,380 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,775 miles

engine misfiring

nearside & offside rear lower suspension arm (front) bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,506 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 133,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,912 miles

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

both headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside mirror glass is deteriorating

offside mirror casing is loose

Fail 25 Feb 2019 125,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie bar - ball joint at hub marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside mirror glass is deteriorating

offside mirror casing is loose

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,162 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear lower position lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer head lamp lenses are weathering

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,297 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over sills

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,451 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,680 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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KU54 USF 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 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 KU54 USF, 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 KU54 USF registered?

KU54 USF is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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