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KW04 YMS

2004 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,221 mi
Last recorded192,221 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 192,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 On limit. Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 192,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 On limit. Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 189,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 186,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 186,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,744 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing very hard on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2020 181,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing very hard on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 175,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 167,095 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 167,090 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed but not appearing to touch anything on lock to lock (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

chip in zone a greater than 10mm but not effecting view

hand brake only just enough effort

Pass 22 Jun 2016 151,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine bay trays // under side trays

handbrake abit on the low side

Pass 11 Jun 2015 143,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 143,141 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,248 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot slight leak

tyres need air

Fail 16 Apr 2013 118,132 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 113,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,309 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,309 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 106,964 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,585 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,124 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 YMS 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 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

KW04 YMS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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