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LM04 KMY

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 KMY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 116,103 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

osf fog not working

rear exhaust mounts detiriated

suspension faults on dash

Fail 12 Apr 2024 115,955 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

osf fog not working

rear exhaust mounts detiriated

suspension faults on dash

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some warning lights on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2023 107,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some warning lights on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 100,270 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,778 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,628 miles

brake pipes above under trays

engine coves fitted

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 86,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipes above under trays

engine coves fitted

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 86,603 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine cover, Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (Recommend attention soon)

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

Oil leak, Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 86,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (Recommend attention soon)

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

Nearside front brake wear wire damaged. Front number plate damaged. Small chips in windscreen.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensing wire (3.5.1g)

Oil leak, Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,192 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

small cut in nearside rear outer sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

small cut in nearside rear outer sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,363 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,429 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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LM04 KMY is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM04 KMY, 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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LM04 KMY is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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