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AY54 LDU

2004 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LDU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 137,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 131,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear handbrakes just legal on point of test

Pass 26 Feb 2022 112,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 88,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,612 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,102 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and tread perrished

Fail 24 Feb 2014 58,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges and tread perrished / splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,699 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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AY54 LDU is a 2004 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY54 LDU, 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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AY54 LDU is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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