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WK53 EKM

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,832 mi
Last recorded179,832 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 EKM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 179,832 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 179,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 173,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 166,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 158,774 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 139,378 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 126,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 103,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,561 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,405 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 71,295 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,248 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,201 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW IN PLACES ON EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

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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WK53 EKM is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK53 EKM, 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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WK53 EKM is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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