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LJ04 KBA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

221,237 mi
Last recorded221,237 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 221,237 miles

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 15 Feb 2023 214,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 214,658 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 204,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 187,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 162,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 150,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 141,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,806 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint very marginal (2.4.G.2)

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

slight stiffness to steering?

Pass 28 May 2015 125,181 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 124,934 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)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 117,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2014 117,127 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,733 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,790 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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LJ04 KBA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ04 KBA, 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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LJ04 KBA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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