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M12 KSL

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

244,444 mi
Last recorded244,444 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 244,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle also by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 224,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 224,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 218,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 218,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 207,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 189,898 miles

Corrosion on OSF and NSF brake pipes

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle repaired but stiff to operate

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 189,897 miles

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

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

Corrosion on OSF and NSF brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2014 176,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 176,231 miles

Offside Front 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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 159,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,908 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 117,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,400 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,798 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,166 miles

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

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

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

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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M12 KSL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M12 KSL, 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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M12 KSL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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