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LJ04 KCD

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,824 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,303 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,303 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Offside Front tyre split and perished ery poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,662 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,656 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,404 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 61,409 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,149 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,117 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,375 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,374 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake pads low

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 KCD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ04 KCD, 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 KCD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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