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LK04 UTA

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 UTA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 170,835 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 163,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 159,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,813 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 147,600 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 147,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,471 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 29 Jan 2019 139,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,462 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,480 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,569 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres worn on edges esp. rears.

nearside mirror loose.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres deteriated due to age slight wear at edge

Side steps and sill covers fitted

Some damage to nearside mirror

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,706 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,469 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,723 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,142 miles

engine oil low

excess travel on parking brake

parking brake performace 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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LK04 UTA is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LK04 UTA, 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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LK04 UTA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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