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RO04 KUS

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,685 mi
Last recorded137,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 KUS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,685 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 137,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2.5 mm advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jammed not working (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2.5 mm advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,371 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,371 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,209 miles

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

advise some brake imbalance to offside front.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,118 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 41,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO04 KUS is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RO04 KUS, 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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RO04 KUS is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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