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LK04 XXM

2004 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

199,502 mi
Last recorded199,502 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 XXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 199,502 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 199,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 191,459 miles

Fuel cap seal slight deterioration

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front slight damage, rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 191,443 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leakage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal slight deterioration

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front slight damage, rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 182,528 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 182,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 173,957 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 168,458 miles

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

Offside Rear upper suspension tie rod marginal wear and rubber boot split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2019 168,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear upper suspension tie rod marginal wear and rubber boot split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,539 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 157,535 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 150,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 150,040 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 142,188 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper front track/control arm

Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,132 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Mirror housing damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,022 miles

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

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

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

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Mirror housing damaged

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,775 miles

Both front windscreen wipers split

Self leveling suspension inactive warning message on

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,188 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,456 miles

Both front tyres have age cracks to sidewalls and center tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,456 miles

Both front tyres have age cracks to sidewalls and center tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 97,390 miles

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

Nsf anti-roll bar drop link upper boot split.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,106 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr seat belt slightly twisted.

nsf upper boot for anti roll bar drop link ball joint split.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 67,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr seat belt slightly twisted.

nsf upper boot for anti roll bar drop link ball joint split.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,072 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 XXM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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