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KX04 XXC

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 XXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2020 172,100 miles

Under cover Engine covers

Pass 8 Oct 2019 167,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 159,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 151,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 151,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,311 miles

front pads low

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear discs corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2016 145,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small with flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small with flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lowe rose (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear discs corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2015 138,603 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 138,581 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,510 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 130,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,600 miles

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 87,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KX04 XXC is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX04 XXC, 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 KX04 XXC registered?

KX04 XXC is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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