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KY54 EVB

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,557 mi
Last recorded183,557 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 183,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2018 166,200 miles

Front Lower play in steering rack[ worn]

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 166,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2017 159,849 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wiper blade

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 159,849 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear wiper blade

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 151,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 150,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Park brake noisey when tested

Restricted RPM on smoke test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,302 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Park brake noisey when tested

Restricted RPM on smoke test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,140 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear lower suspension arm outer bushes have some play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 116,734 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear lower suspension arm outer bushes have some play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 99,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,925 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,785 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 63,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,836 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,132 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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KY54 EVB is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY54 EVB, 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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KY54 EVB is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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