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RY04 KBE

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,038 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,291 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,702 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,138 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,548 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 66,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,374 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 41,374 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 27,606 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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RY04 KBE is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RY04 KBE, 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 RY04 KBE registered?

RY04 KBE is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is RY04 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY04 KBE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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