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LJ04 KNK

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,248 mi
Last recorded182,248 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 182,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 163,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 163,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 141,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,690 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,080 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 125,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,405 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,749 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 107,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,443 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD AT INER EDGES

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,523 miles

N/S/F/TYER WORN TO 3MM AND BALDING ATBOTH EDGES

O/S/F/TYER WORN TO 3MM AND BALDING ATINSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,118 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Small cut on outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,018 miles

advise outer side wall of all four tyres perished and scuffed

Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,046 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 KNK is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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