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LL04 VKW

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,277 mi
Last recorded195,277 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 VKW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 195,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 195,277 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))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box main sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 193,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 193,647 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 192,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 192,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 190,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 188,059 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 188,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 185,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 183,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 183,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 176,008 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Jun 2018 170,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,805 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 160,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 155,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 144,685 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 137,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 116,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 116,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 88,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,907 miles

large undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

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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LL04 VKW 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 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LL04 VKW, 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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What year was LL04 VKW registered?

LL04 VKW is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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