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AX53 LFA

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,579 mi
Last recorded155,579 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,451 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 145,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 143,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,229 miles

abs/ pad wires insecure n/s/f

both head lamps misted / patterns misted

front brake disc back plate missing

gearbox warning on script on in dash

handbrake just net pass rate

n/s/r road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

oil leak around engine

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

suspension parts rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2021 132,777 miles

suspension parts rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,907 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

head lamps misted

suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,904 miles

both rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 16 Feb 2018 119,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(leaking) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear exhaust rubbers split

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,869 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eml light on

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,223 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,004 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,133 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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AX53 LFA 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 AX53 LFA, 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 AX53 LFA registered?

AX53 LFA is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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