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LK04 WVD

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,402 mi
Last recorded127,402 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 WVD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 127,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,460 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))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 110,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 25 Mar 2022 98,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to rigid on upper control arms (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive osr diff seal weeping /misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to rigid pipe on upper control arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 98,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear short arm ball joint excessively worn /play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached osr upper short control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts nsf/osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to rigid on upper control arms (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive osr diff seal weeping /misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to rigid pipe on upper control arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,831 miles

Both Mirrors loose

Front Tyres; Both are worn low to insides

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 87,777 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both Mirrors loose

Front Tyres; Both are worn low to insides

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,842 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front brake discs poor

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,690 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,491 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 40,251 miles

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

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.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,690 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 20,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 16,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,718 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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LK04 WVD is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LK04 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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