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KW04 XLR

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,638 mi
Last recorded211,638 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XLR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 211,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 205,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear spherical bearing/bushing (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 205,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake and indictor affected (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear spherical bearing/bushing (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 199,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 194,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 190,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 190,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 188,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 186,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2018 175,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 174,961 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 174,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear next to subframe and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 173,924 miles

slight diesel leak no1 injector area.

Pass 26 May 2015 170,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 170,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 165,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 157,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 147,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 147,937 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 147,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

O/S/Front outer drive shaft boot poor

Pass 6 Jun 2011 131,620 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2011 131,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 75,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,745 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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KW04 XLR is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KW04 XLR, 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 KW04 XLR registered?

KW04 XLR is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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