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WM54 KFL

2004 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,761 mi
Last recorded174,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KFL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 174,761 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished on inside face

oil leak from rear differentia

Fail 1 Jun 2016 174,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished on inside face

oil leak from rear differentia

Pass 27 May 2015 162,448 miles

oil leak form rear differential

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2015 162,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak form rear differential

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,996 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 151,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 141,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 130,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 104,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 104,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 84,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,266 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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WM54 KFL is a 2004 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WM54 KFL, 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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WM54 KFL is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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